- Part-time
- Student Worker
- Walden University
- Remote (US)
Job description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) at Walden University seeks students currently enrolled in a Walden master’s or doctoral program for the position of Graduate Assistant-Peer Writing Mentor. The Peer Writing Mentor staff responds to Walden students’ email messages in the OASIS writing support email account, facilitates synchronous small group sessions, and provides brief APA instructions on student papers via e-tutoring. Peer Writing Mentors report to the Manager of Graduate Assistant Strategy and Academic Support in OASIS. This role is a virtual position requiring 10 hours of work per week.
As part of your application for this position, please submit a cover letter addressing why you want to be a Peer Writing Mentor and how your knowledge and skills have prepared you for the position.
About Walden University
Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- REMOTE – If you live over 50 miles from Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL, this role is remote. However, occasional office visits may be required based on business needs, with advance communication for such requests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, the Peer Writing Mentor will:
- Work with the Instructional Services Support Specialist and staff to ensure consistent quality service to Walden students.
- Correspond with students by means of an assigned weekly email shift using Outlook in the Microsoft 365 platform provided by Walden University.
- Answer student writing and APA questions asynchronously professionally, positively, and courteously.
- Provide APA instructional and administrative support as needed.
- Commit approximately 40 hours per month (10 hours per week) to this role, including evenings and weekends, to serve the needs of a global student body.
- Attend and complete onboarding training and specialized ongoing training throughout position tenure.
- Attend regular meetings as assigned.
- Engage in providing instructional APA feedback on student papers.
- Facilitate synchronous small group sessions.
- Perform other administrative and instructional duties as deemed necessary by the Instructional Services Support Specialist and the Manager of GA Strategy and Academic Support
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to maintain a consistent professional, cordial, and friendly tone in written correspondence.
- Ability to work successfully in both asynchronous and synchronous environments.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work a regular asynchronous weekly shift.
- Ability to facilitate small group sessions.
- Strong critical reading skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Access to high-speed internet and a web-enabled device (e.g., laptop, iPad, or other e-mail friendly device).
- Ability to adopt new technology as needed.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and uphold the Walden University Code of Conduct.
- Good time management skills.
- Strong at upholding a high level of responsibility and accountability.
- Strong in receiving and responding to feedback.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Must be an active student in good standing enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at Walden University.
- Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher on all Walden University coursework completed.
- Must have strong writing, communication, facilitation, APA, and research skills.
- Ability to provide positive, constructive feedback to adult students in writing.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the academic and professional experiences of Walden students.
- Demonstrate that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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