The Center for Academic Success, an office within the Dean of Students, is looking for applicants for a Graduate Assistantship for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Center offers peer tutoring in many first-year and second-year courses and provides study skills assistance to Lehigh undergraduates.
Responsibilities
The Tutor Coordinator Graduate Assistants works closely with the Assistant Dean and helps to coordinate the undergraduate peer tutoring program. Specific responsibilities include:
- Coordinate walk-in, residential and individual tutoring program which encompasses recruiting, interviewing, training, supervising, and scheduling the group tutors
- Oversee the tutoring training program
- Manage general email account and respond to student requests/inquiries
- Ensure timely communication with tutors, tutees, and campus partners
- Assist with tracking and assessment of services
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a graduate program at Lehigh University (College of Education preferred)
- Works well independently and shows a high level of initiative
- Demonstrates strong technology skills and ability to learn quickly
- Ability to work effectively with undergraduate students
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Experience tutoring or teaching is preferred
Compensation
Compensation includes tuition credits up to 9 College of Education credits per semester and a stipend of $20,160 paid bi-monthly. Graduate Assistants are also provided with professional development opportunities and vacation time.
Position Details
The position will start August 12, 2024 and end on May 14, 2025. The assistantship requires 20 hours of work per week (with the exception of December 19-January 12) and the Graduate Assistant should be available to work a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
Graduate assistants are expected to work at least three (3) days per week (Monday through Friday) with at least eight (8) hours of work in person per week. The Assistant Dean and Graduate Assistant will work together to create a schedule that meets the needs of the Center for Academic Success and the GA's academic and personal commitments.
To Apply
Please complete this form including the submission of a cover letter and resume by noon on April 29.
If you have any questions, please contact Kara Uhrich, Assistant Dean for the Center for Academic Success, at kag914@lehigh.edu.