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University of Alaska is Hiring a Student Writing Tutor Native Student Services Near Anchorage, AK

  • Job Number:525276
  • Classification:Student Assistant 2
  • Grade:Student Assistant 2
  • Work type:Student Employee
  • Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
  • School/Business unit:UAA VC Student Affairs
  • Location:Anchorage
  • Categories: Other, Student Affairs/Services

Position Summary:

Native Student Services (NSS) is seeking a writing tutor to help Native students get a positive jump start with their GERs! Native Student Services is a productive office with a small, but great team! The student tutor candidate will have an opportunity to develop and learn new skills while working with students, faculty and staff. The student must have the ability to be proactive and work independently. Expectations are high, hours flexible, and schedule is consistent. We are a very student friendly office and our goal is to help retain students through academics and social/cultural activities. We encourage you to be a part of our team in making a difference! Federal Work study eligibility preferred.

Duties:

100• Provide individualized consultation with students and all disciplines, at all levels, and at all stages of the writing process. This includes, but not limited to: • Consulting with students regarding global writing aspects such as thesis, evidence development, flow, logic, and effective argument. • Tutoring students in pre-writing strategies including interpreting, understanding, generating, organizing, and elaborating ideas. • Tutoring students in specific English areas, primarily in grammar, mechanics, and sentence structure by effectively communicating the principles and techniques of the subject area. • Consulting with the students regarding English language skills development. • Work with students to improve their writing skills while helping them understand professor expectations. • Acting content matter expert for Writing • Provide Writing tutoring services in a culturally responsive manner and with varied techniques • Perform duty with little to no direct supervision • Effectively relay information verbally and in writing • Represent Native Student Services and the University in a professional and inclusive manner. • Help create a welcoming atmosphere • Adhere to academic integrity and privacy guidelines • When appropriate, refer students to additional campus learning resources • Communicate effectively with students, coworkers, and supervisors • Participate in workshops and outreach events • Attend trainings and meetings as scheduled • Help maintain electronic records of student visits • Report incidents or events as they occur to supervisors • Other duties as assignedEssential
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to work assigned hours, some remote, some possibly in-person, possibly including some evenings or weekends.
  • Experience working with Native peoples and/or knowledge of Native cultures.
  • Ability to effectively communicate the principles and techniques of English writing for academic purposes.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with MS-suite applications, particularly MS Word, and Google suite programs.
  • Take direction and work as part of a team.
  • Understand written and verbal instructions.
  • Preferred Experience & Education:
    Minimum of cumulative GPA of 2.0 with a 3.0 average in Writing/English coursework.
    Must have successfully completed Writing 211, 212, 213, 214 or an equivalent Writing/English composition course.
    Required Experience & Education:

    To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must:
    a. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours
    in the current semester of employment; or b. Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and c. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade
    point average (GPA) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee. d. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services
    officer. e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.

    Salary Information:

    This is a Student Assistant 2 position with a minimum starting pay of $12.03 per hour.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for at least one (1) reference with your application.

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

    Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified

    • To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

    The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

    UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:

    The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

    Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

    If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie Brown, Student Affairs HR Coordinator, at sabrown2@alaska.edu

    Advertised: 31 Jul 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time
    Applications close:

    Job Summary

    JOB TYPE

    Full Time

    INDUSTRY

    Colleges & Universities

    SALARY

    $42k-54k (estimate)

    POST DATE

    08/03/2023

    EXPIRATION DATE

    08/28/2024

    WEBSITE

    alaska.edu

    HEADQUARTERS

    FAIRBANKS, AK

    SIZE

    3,000 - 7,500

    FOUNDED

    1917

    CEO

    PATRICK GAMBLE

    REVENUE

    $200M - $500M

    INDUSTRY

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    About University of Alaska

    The university system started as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines in Fairbanks, later renamed the University of Alaska. That first year, the campus was a single two-story frame building and had just six students. The school was renamed the University of Alaska in 1935. In 1954, Anchorage Community College (now known as the University of Alaska Anchorage) was incorporated into the University of Alaska. That next year, Juneau Community College was established and was later named the University of Alaska Southeast. The UA systems largest hubs (UAA, UAF and UAS) are separately a...ccredited institutions, as is Prince William Sound Community College in Valdez. System-wide, nearly 33,000 full- and part-time students are enrolled, studying among 500 unique degree, certificate or endorsement programs. Study areas include short-course workforce training, associate degrees, bachelors and masters degrees, as well as doctorates. Programs include a wide array of the sciences, engineering, teacher and early childhood education, business, journalism and communications, aviation, health occupations, history, English, the arts and humanities and many others. Per the Alaska Constitution, an 11-member board of regents governs the system. The system president serves as the boards chief executive officer. Chancellors for each of the hubsUAA, UAF and UAS--report to the president. More
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