Job Description:
The Academic Resource Center is seeking Time Management and Study
Strategies
Consultants who meet individually with Tufts undergraduates and
graduates
facing academic difficulty, usually because of concerns with time
management,
study skills, or challenges adjusting to the academic demands of
college and
graduate school. Consultants create and submit session reports of their
meetings with students and may be required to collaborate with other
campus
services (Disability Services, Undergraduate deans, Counseling and
Mental
Health Services, etc.) to support students. Students who utilize Time
Management and Study Strategies support come from a wide variety of
backgrounds. Students may have ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, and/or
psychiatric diagnoses. Flexible hours: Set your own schedule. Students
meet
with you by appointment only.
Job Requirements:
We are seeking compassionate, organized, responsible, and flexible
graduate
students with backgrounds in education, child development, occupational
therapy, psychology, or counseling. No prior experience in time
management or
study strategies necessary, but we seek candidates with experience as
tutors,
teachers, counselors, or other helping professions. We strongly prefer
candidates who are knowledgeable about learning disabilities and
differences or
have experience working with individuals with disabilities, especially
ADD/ADHD
and psychiatric diagnoses. ARC staff will provide training, materials,
and
support for new consultants. We are seeking a group of consultants for
the
2009-2010 academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Preference will
be given
to candidates who can make a commitment for the next two academic years
(2009-2010 and 2010-2011). Applicants must be able to work at least 10
hours
each week, which includes a combination of student meetings, email
coordination
and contact, and session reporting. Applicants must be able to commit
to full
attendance at two mandatory trainings: 1) September 13, 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.; 2)
September 19, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Applicants must also be able to commit
to regular
program meetings, to be scheduled during the academic year. To apply:
Send
email message to Laura Vanderberg (Assistant Director, Academic Resource
Center) at tufts.tm.ss@gmail.com with a cover letter detailing your
interest in
the position and related experience. Please attach your résumé or CV.
Applications will be accepted until August 21 at 5 p.m. Interviews
will be held
on an ongoing basis and will end the first week of classes.
Hours:
10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Compensation:
$18.00/hour
Time Frame:
Academic Year
Start Date:
Sunday, September 13, 2009
End Date:
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Primary Contact: Carmen E Lowe
Primary Contact's Email: tufts.tm.ss@gmail.com
Work Location: Academic Resource Center Dowling Hall Medford Campus
Job Type: On-Campus Jobs
Employer: Student Services Center - A&S - Undergraduate Education
Job Category: Tutor
Job Description:
The Academic Resource Center is seeking Time Management and Study
Strategies Consultants who meet individually with Tufts undergraduates
and graduates facing academic difficulty, usually because of concerns
with time management, study skills, or challenges adjusting to the
academic demands of college and graduate school. Consultants create and
submit session reports of their meetings with students and may be
required to collaborate with other campus services (Disability Services,
Undergraduate deans, Counseling and Mental Health Services, etc.) to
support students. Students who utilize Time Management and Study
Strategies support come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Students may
have ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, and/or psychiatric diagnoses.
Flexible hours: Set your own schedule. Students meet with you by
appointment only.
Job Requirements:
We are seeking compassionate, organized, responsible, and flexible
graduate students with backgrounds in education, child development,
occupational therapy, psychology, or counseling. No prior experience in
time management or study strategies necessary, but we seek candidates
with experience as tutors, teachers, counselors, or other helping
professions. We strongly prefer candidates who are knowledgeable about
learning disabilities and differences or have experience working with
individuals with disabilities, especially ADD/ADHD and psychiatric
diagnoses. ARC staff will provide training, materials, and support for
new consultants. We are seeking a group of consultants for the 2009-2010
academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Preference will be given to
candidates who can make a commitment for the next two academic years
(2009-2010 and 2010-2011). Applicants must be able to work at least 10
hours each week, which includes a combination of student meetings, email
coordination and contact, and session reporting. Applicants must be able
to commit to full attendance at two mandatory trainings: 1) September
13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 2) September 19, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Applicants must
also be able to commit to regular program meetings, to be scheduled
during the academic year. To apply: Send email message to Laura
Vanderberg (Assistant Director, Academic Resource Center) at
tufts.tm.ss@gmail.com with a cover letter detailing your interest in the
position and related experience. Please attach your résumé or CV.
Applications will be accepted until August 21 at 5 p.m. Interviews will
be held on an ongoing basis and will end the first week of classes.
Hours:
10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Compensation:
$18.00/hour
Time Frame:
Academic Year
Start Date:
Sunday, September 13, 2009
End Date:
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Primary Contact: Carmen E Lowe
Primary Contact's Email: tufts.tm.ss@gmail.com
Work Location: Academic Resource Center Dowling Hall Medford Campus
