Learning Facilitator

Overview

Job Title: Learning Facilitator I

Agency: Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department: Maritime Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary: $18.43 hourly

Job Location: Galveston, Texas

Job Type: Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description: The Writing Lab at Texas A&M University at Galveston focuses on developing communication skills and information literacy 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 writing support through 30- and 60-minute consultations. Undergraduate consultants reflect the range of TAMUG majors and assist with academic and professional writing.

We are seeking a part-time Learning Facilitator I who will, under the supervision of the Director, provide guidance and feedback to students during writing consultations and provide in-class academic support in a developmental reading/writing course.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Writing Center Training Delivery:
  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

Salary: $18.43/hr

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field

• No experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of related work experience

• Prior tutoring experience in a writing or academic support center

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Excellent communication and organization skills

Additional Information:

Machines and Equipment:

• Basic computer operations:
  Microsoft Word and Teams, Google Docs, Zoom, and online appointment booking system

Other Requirements and Factors:

• 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

• This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines

We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University  employees come from around the world with diverse perspectives and talents. We promote a welcoming and productive work environment and support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce. We encourage training and development opportunities to help you succeed.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications should include all job application data or a resume. We encourage applicants to upload a resume or use a Linked In profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon credential verification and the completion of a criminal history check.