Job Title: Purdue Global Academic Center Tutor: Writing Center
City: Remote/Virtual
Job Description:
Building on Purdue University’s mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality
education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class
education online.
Academic Center Tutors provide synchronous and asynchronous tutoring support services for
Purdue University Global students. Tutors are responsible for creating a positive, supportive
environment and providing specialized content knowledge assistance that helps students
progress in their coursework and overall academic success. Tutors provide accurate and timely
feedback on paper and project reviews, provide students with helpful academic resources,
facilitate group study sessions, teach basic study and learning skills, and otherwise contribute to
positive student learning experiences and student success. Tutoring specialization may include
but is not limited to, writing, math, science, technology, and business.
Provides a warm, student-empowering learning environment
Perform weekly tutoring sessions in accordance with established schedule and consistent with Purdue University Global’s academic standards guidelines and tutoring policies, and provide accurate, consistent student-centered feedback in a timely manner.
Participates in development projects and manage projects in absence of Academic Center Specialist
Revise, create, and enhance tutorials and reference materials and web spaces
Promote center services across the institution as directed
Engage in relevant professional development, which is planned and approved by direct supervisor
Attend department meetings, teleconferences, and trainings as assigned
Comply with Purdue University Global Academic policies and procedures
Perform other job-related duties or projects as assigned
Practiced knowledge of MS Office and Google suite
Ability to manage multiple emails accounts
Ability to adapt to changing technical demands; familiar with video creation and editing a plus
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrate a commitment to students; provide a positive student-centered atmosphere with patience and understanding
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment