Speaking Center Tutor-student position

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Position Information

Federal Work Study Eligible? Posting Number ST000666 Position Title Speaking Center Tutor-student position Department Student Success Division Supervisor Supna Jain Supervisor Title Director of the Speaking Center Description of

Job Duties

Overview:
The new Speaking Center at NCC is available to provide students with one-on-one assistance in the preparation and delivery of individual and group presentations. Students can schedule a 30-minute session with trained student tutors for assistance with all parts of the public speaking process, including but not limited to the following:

* Topic selection

* Research

* Outlining

* Oral and written citations

* Introductions & conclusions

* Developing transitions

* Delivery (verbal & nonverbal)

* Visual Aids

* Communication Apprehension

* Group Presentations

* Developing Arguments

* Interviews

* Poster & Conference Presentations

Tutors will provide constructive feedback while following the assignment guidelines established by course instructors. Appointments are available during center hours each semester and can be scheduled online up to 2 hours in advance. Scheduling appointments early is strongly recommended to ensure there is ample time to edit and practice speeches between the time feedback is received at the Center and the assignment due date.

Cancellations must be made 12 hours in advance to allow other students to make appointments. Walk-in are available when tutoring slots are open.

Center

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 10am-4pm, 7-9pm;
Friday 10am-4pm

Tutors

Responsibilities:

1. To provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions in public speaking for undergraduate students that take place in Goldspohn Room 28 during Center hours.

2. To provide constructive and appropriate feedback by listening, reviewing and critically questioning student presentations (verbally and in writing).

3. To monitor and record student appointments.

4. To assist students in speech preparation without writing or creating the speech for them.

5. To communicate promptly in writing with students and the student's instructor regarding actions taken during the appointment.

6. To maintain excellent and professional communication with the director of the communication center.

7. To model academic and professional behaviors at the Center by demonstrating an enthusiastic attitude, adhering to tutoring guidelines, handling equipment appropriately, maintaining student confidentiality, and being prompt for appointments and Speaking Center deliverables.

Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? No Job Qualifications

* Communication Studies Faculty Recommendation

* Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

* Earned B+ or better in Public Speaking Courses demonstrating strong written, public and interpersonal communication skills (COM 100, CARD 102, COM 230, COM 287 or other intensive public speaking courses or demonstrated experience through other activities such as the speech team).

* Must be able to tutor at the Speaking Center for both the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year and commit to working a minimum of 4 hours a week (for 2 hour slots)

* Complete the 6-8 hours of training prior to the beginning of the academic year (dates TBD, likely the week prior to the start of classes).

Will this position be working with minors? No Approximate number of work hours per week 4

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at  or humanresourcestrl.edu

Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Date 08/03/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * Are you currently a full time student?

* Yes

* No

* * Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:

* I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.

* I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.

* I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.

* I cannot provide US work authorization.

* * Please share the names of the faculty members who will be providing a recomendation

(Open Ended Question)

* * What COM classes and/or other public speaking intensive courses have you performed well in?

(Open Ended Question)

* * What is your class year?

* Freshman

* Sophomore

* Junior

* Senior

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Optional Documents