Academic Support Consultant – Study Skills/Writing focus

Position: Academic Support Consultant – Study Skills/Writing focus Location: Nashua, NH
Job Id: 419 # of Openings: 0 Academic Support Consultant – Study Skills/Writing focus (20 hours per week, grant-funded)
Rivier University invites applicants for an Academic Support Consultant. Individual will work one-on-one with Rivier students to assist them with academic skill development, writing assignments, and course content knowledge. Academic Support Consultants work with a range of students, from first year students through the graduate level, across all disciplines and programs during reserved appointments and drop-in times. This is an in person/on campus position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Academic Support Consultants meet with individual students who have opted for drop-in or regular support in time management, organization, study skills, learning strategies, and writing skills.
• During drop-in hours, Academic Support Consultants work with students in all levels of academic skills and writing related to any course offered on campus. In a typical student-directed tutorial, the consultant may:
• Review assignments to determine a student’s individual needs and appropriate area of focus for the tutorial session.
• Assist the student in identifying strengths and overcoming difficulties in his/her approach to course work.
• Help the student brainstorm, organize, and develop ideas to address various aspects of a skill or assignment.
• Move the student toward independence in assignments by fostering both competence and confidence.
• Be informed of campus agencies in order to help students avail themselves of appropriate services and events.
• Related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in specific subject area related to the position. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to all levels of students as well as faculty and staff. Relevant experience with tutoring and/or teaching. Strong writing and research skills, including knowledge and experience in developing academic skills and writing skills on a graduate level. Familiarity with APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
• Preferred Education and Experience: Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred. Two or more years of experience in academic support and student success programs. Experience with educational technology such as TutorTrac, Zoom conferencing, VoiceThread, and Canvas.