Online Writing Tutor – CASAS
Reviewing Liberty University Online (LUO) student papers for content development, organization, formatting, and grammar; conducting one-on-one tutorials with online students via computer-to-computer calls.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primary Responsibilities (90%)
- Conduct targeted draft reviews
- Conduct full draft reviews
- Additional responsibilities (10%)
- Conduct real-time tutoring sessions via Skype or a similar program
- Read and respond to one spot-check of their work each term
- Maintain open communication with supervisors
- Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in an LUO graduate or post graduate-level degree program.
- This position is for Liberty University students only.
- U.S. Citizen with a permanent U.S. residence
- 3.5 graduate level GPA or higher
- Willing to work year round
- Own computer equipped with Windows 10 or higher or a recent Mac operating system, microphone, headset or speakers, and recent version of MS Word
- Strong in-home internet connection
- Excellent writing, grammar, and people skills
- Ability to learn technology quickly
- Knowledge of how to use MS Word well
- Ability to work well under pressure, follow written instructions, and take initiative when needed
- Strong sense of self-discipline and good time management skills
- Desire to help other students succeed
- Extensive understanding of the newest editions of APA alone or APA and Turabian formatting or expertise in Turabian or AMA formats with a willingness to thoroughly learn APA
- Works well and effectively communicates with students, faculty, and staff
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous tutoring experience
- Previous online tutoring experience
- Undergraduate degree from Liberty Online
Additional Qualifications
Within a week of applying, you should receive an email with more job information and instructions on how to check your eligibility for work-study funding to qualify for an interview. If your eligibility is not confirmed within a month of receiving the instructions, your application will be closed. However, you may always complete a new application based on your old application with a few clicks.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
- Ability to understand, speak, and write in English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
- Excellent writing, grammar, and people skills
- Ability to learn technology quickly
- Ability to work well under pressure, follow written instructions, and take initiative when needed
- Strong sense of self-discipline and good time management skills
Problem-Solving
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform tutoring responsibilities and deskwork
- Sometimes required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
Online Writing Tutors work from home. Their environment must include a computer with Microsoft Word, Skype, and a microphone and speakers installed as well as a strong internet connection, whatever else that home environment may entail.
Location
Remote Location