Academic Assistant I - WRSC
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College of DuPage
US
Summary
Provide academic assistance in writing, reading, and public speaking to students across all disciplines. Conduct orientations and develop resource materials to support student success.
Job Description
Academic Assistant I - WRSC
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:
To provide academic assistance to students in the Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance Area of the College of DuPage. Offer orientations in classroom or online.
Qualifications:
Education
- Associate's degree required, including English 1102 and Speech 1100 with a grade of B or higher and a GPA of 3.3.
Experience
- Experience teaching or providing academic assistance in a related discipline preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proficiency in spoken English required.
Working Conditions:
Pay Grade:
College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.
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.
The College of DuPage Career Services Center is a FREE resource to students, alumni, community members, and employers. As an important link between job seekers and the business community, Career Services at College of DuPage offers a variety of resources to help individuals with their short and long-term career goals and help businesses with staffing needs.
Students, alumni and community residents turn to Career Services for effective job search strategies and advice on setting realistic career goals.
Career Services helps its students and clients to:
--Assess interests, skills, values and needs to prepare for marketable careers
--Understand national and international trends
--Write resumes and other job search documents
--Develop interview techniques
--Gain business and industry contacts
--Learn salary negotiation skills
--Develop strategies for a successful transition into new employment
Career Services helps employers with recruiting efforts by providing:
--Chaps Get Hired, the College of DuPage online job and internship board, that connects you to students by posting your open positions.
If you are a College of DuPage Student, Alumni, or Community Member (DuPage County) you can request an appointment by filling out the Service Request Form on our website at www.cod.edu/careerservices.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
@CODcareercenter
#BeCareerReady
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
The College of DuPage Career Services Center is a FREE resource to students, alumni, community members, and employers. As an important link between job seekers and the business community, Career Services at College of DuPage offers a variety of resources to help individuals with their short and long-term career goals and help businesses with staffing needs.
Students, alumni and community residents turn to Career Services for effective job search strategies and advice on setting realistic career goals.
Career Services helps its students and clients to:
--Assess interests, skills, values and needs to prepare for marketable careers
--Understand national and international trends
--Write resumes and other job search documents
--Develop interview techniques
--Gain business and industry contacts
--Learn salary negotiation skills
--Develop strategies for a successful transition into new employment
Career Services helps employers with recruiting efforts by providing:
--Chaps Get Hired, the College of DuPage online job and internship board, that connects you to students by posting your open positions.
If you are a College of DuPage Student, Alumni, or Community Member (DuPage County) you can request an appointment by filling out the Service Request Form on our website at www.cod.edu/careerservices.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
@CODcareercenter
#BeCareerReady
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Glen Ellyn, Illinois