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Academic Assistant II - Writing, Reading, Speech
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.
College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Seeking qualified candidates to be part of a pool forfuture opportunities.
To provide instructional assistance to both non-native andnative students in the Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance area of theCollege of DuPage and serve as a trainer and consultant to other academicassistants.Academic Assistant II will offer presentations inclassrooms or online.
Providewriting, reading, public speaking and conversation assistance tostudents in all academic disciplines taught at the College of DuPage.
Consultand serve as a resource to other academic assistants and peer coaches.
Conductand/or create workshops on various writing, reading and speech topicsfor non-native speakers to be presented in classrooms or throughwebinars.
Assistsupervisor with program and training. Develop and compile resourcematerials.
Facilitateconversation circles for non-native students.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
EXPERIENCE: Experience teaching or providing academicassistance.Experience presenting in groups.Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, including a proficiency in spokenEnglish.
PREFERRED:
EDUCATION: Master's degree in TESOL or Applied Linguisticsor an ESL endorsement.
Working Conditions:
Four (4) to twenty (20) hours per week during academic terms only (approximately 40 weeks per year). Some evening or weekend hours may be required. Some hours may be in off-campus locations.This position is subject to a background check and education verification at the expense of the College.Pay Grade:CAT3$25.75
College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.