Learning Facilitator I

Texas A&M University System • Galveston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Writing Lab at Texas A&M University at Galveston is an academic support unit focusing on the development of communication skills and information literacy in order to support students’ success toward their academic and professional goals. Located in the library and sharing a space with the multimedia Studio, we provide in-person and virtual assistance to TAMUG students in the form of 30- and 60-minute consultations on all aspects of writing process. Our undergraduate consultants reflect the range of majors at TAMUG and they are prepared to assist students with academic and professional writing. In addition to our undergraduate consultants, we are seeking a part-time Learning Facilitator I. Under the supervision of the Director, the Learning Facilitator will provide guidance and feedback to students during writing consultants at the Writing Lab and will provide in-class academic support in a developmental reading/writing course.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field
• No experience required
• Basic computer operations: Microsoft Word and Teams, Google Docs, Zoom, and online appointment booking system
• This position is security sensitive
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of related work experience
• Prior tutoring experience in a writing or academic support center

Responsibilities

• Assist undergraduate students at all levels and in a variety of majors in all aspects of the writing process in individual, 30/60-minute consultations
• Advise students on finding, evaluating, incorporating, and citing sources
• Consult with student writers about big-picture and sentence-level conventions of academic, professional, and occasionally creative writing
• Document consultations in post-appointment summaries
• Provide guidance and feedback to help ASCC 003 learners understand content and strengthen their skills
• Assist with leading learners through course concepts and components to achieve desired learning objectives
• Coordinate with the Director of the Writing Lab and the Program Coordinator for Developmental Education to support the delivery of course content
• Attend required staff meetings and professional development trainings
• Assist in providing oversight and mentorship to undergraduate tutors, providing feedback to the Director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level