职位描述
9/06发布 ~ 11/29截止
Position Overview:
The Learning Consultant position is housed in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) within the Office of Undergraduate Advising. This position is responsible for enhancing undergraduate learning at Duke Kunshan University by developing innovative programming and providing specialized academic support to students in self-regulated learning, time management and metacognition. This position provides leadership in student learning in academic disciplines across three divisions and interfaces with faculty in support of student learning. This position is especially crucial to the ARC as the staff member who is chosen will be the team member primarily tasked with administering the academic success coaching program as well as being a leader of the peer tutoring program in partnership with other ARC staff. This role works closely with other University units, including but not limited to the Writing and Language Studio, Library, the Center for Teaching and Learning, Student Affairs, Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Services, and Assessment.
Reports to:
Director of Academic Advising
Essential Duties:
Coaching
1. Coach students who experience academic difficulty to develop an academic success plan and identify specific strategies towards developing. competencies to enhance their learning and develop themselves holistically.
2. Assess students’ academic support needs and make recommendations or referrals to other undergraduate offices or services as appropriate.
3. Additional coaching responsibilities may evolve over time as the ARC’s needs change.
4. Identify, develop, and implement electronic, media, and instructional technology resources to supplement students’ learning.
5. Teaching students how to assess their course demands, analyze academic tasks, construct and apply general and discipline-specific learning strategies.
6. Work with students to develop strong metacognitive and academic self-management skills through academic coaching and project-management consulting.
Tutoring
1. Collaborate with instructors of assigned courses to facilitate the integration of tutoring services with the full undergraduate academic experience of the University.
2. Develop a comprehensive undergraduate peer tutor program and maintain Peer Tutor International Certification from College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA).
3. Supervise, train, and coordinate the work of peer tutors with the goal of developing them to be the primary staff performing tutoring services as the ARC grows.
4. Provide and maintain records/assessment related to tutorial usage and operations.
Assessment & Office Support
1. Gather and analyze data related to ARC tutoring program attendance and utilization.
2. Provide reports to Director to assess utilization rate of different tutoring programs and whether any programming changes are needed.
3. Coordinate with other Learning Consultants to create and maintain peer tutoring schedule.
4. Schedule tutoring room to accommodate all required sessions.
5. create and maintain digital and physical flyers to inform tutors and students of tutoring services.
Programs and Events
1. Develop and deliver academic success workshops to promote learning strategies and facilitate learning.
2. Supervise, train, and coordinate the work of peer mentors.
3. Develop a comprehensive undergraduate peer mentor program and maintain Peer Educator International Certification from CRLA.
4. Conduct program assessment and evaluation to measure program outcomes and implement iterative program enhancements.
Other
1. Develop and monitor the assigned budget for program activities.
2. Work closely with other University units, including but not limited to the Writing and Language Studio, Library, the Center for Teaching and Learning, Student Affairs, Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Services, and Assessment.
3. Participate in ARC staff meetings, professional development, and other ARC related activities.
4. Provide support related to advising office operations (e.g., New Student Orientation, Tutor and Mentor Training, Event Promotion, Student Recognition).
Secondary Duties:
1. Under the direction of the Director of Academic Advising, work in collaboration to provide leadership to tutoring and academic success initiatives.
2. May be involved in updating the Office of Undergraduate Advising website.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.
4. University employees' job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope as the University grows in size and complexity of program.
Required Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in an appropriate discipline is required.
2. At least 2 years of full-time related work experience is preferred but not required.
3. Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English. It would be helpful to have these in Chinese as well but not required.
4. Experience working with highly diverse undergraduate students.
5. An understanding of student cognitive, social, and emotional development and learning strategies at the post-secondary level.
6. Work well both independently and in a team.
7. Excellent planning, problem-solving and organizational skills.
8. Fluency with desktop applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data management systems.
How to Apply:
Please submit your formal application by searching the position on DKU recruitment portal https://career15.sapsf.cn/career?company=dukekunsha
公司介绍
Duke Kunshan University – Overview
Duke Kunshan is a world-class liberal arts university based in Kunshan, China, that offers a range of high quality, innovative academic programs for students from around the world. It was established in September 2013 as a U.S.-China partnership between Duke University and Wuhan University.
Duke Kunshan welcomed its first students in August 2014. The university began by offering Duke graduate degrees as well as a Global Learning Semester program for undergraduate students from Duke and top-tier Chinese and international universities.
In August 2018, the university welcomed its first undergraduate degree students. The four-year bachelor’s degree program follows the liberal arts and sciences tradition, with emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and self-exploration.
Our vibrant, high-tech campus covers 200 acres in Kunshan’s Yangcheng Lake Science and Technology Park. Take a virtual tour to see our advanced classrooms, conference facilities and library, as well as student and faculty housing, and multiple dining and recreational areas. We also have multipurpose meeting spaces, break rooms and study rooms that allow students to work individually or in groups to review course materials and complete assignments.
The city of Kunshan, in Jiangsu province, is one of China’s fastest-growing economies and is a hub for high-tech research and manufacturing. The city is surrounded by picturesque forests and water towns, and is also connected by high-speed rail and subway to Shanghai and Suzhou, two of China’s most dynamic cities.
昆山杜克大学是世界一流的以通识博雅教育为特色的大学,位于中国江苏省昆山市,为来自全球各地的学生提供一系列高质量的创新学术项目。昆山杜克大学由美国杜克大学与中国武汉大学联合创办,于2013年9月获得中国教育部正式批准设立。
昆山杜克大学于2014年8月迎来了首批学生,包括硕士研究生,以及来自杜克大学和国内外一流高校的本科生,接受一学期的交流学习。
2018年8月,昆山杜克大学迎来了首届本科生,开启了四年制本科学位教育。本科课程体系遵循通识博雅教育传统,强调批判性思维、创造力、协作和探索。
昆山杜克大学位于阳澄湖科技园区内,校园占地1200亩,校内配置了各类高科技设施。进入虚拟校园即可参观先进的教室和会议设施、图书馆资源、师生宿舍、餐厅及休闲设施。校园内多功能的会议场所、休息室和学习区可供学生独立自习或集体讨论课程内容,完成作业,参与丰富多样的校园学习生活。
江苏省昆山市是高新技术研究和制造业中心,也是中国目前经济发展最快的经济体之一。昆山市拥有风景如画的森林和水乡,毗邻国际大都市上海和苏州,高速公路、高铁以及地铁交通十分便利。
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