Expressions of interest: Learning Centre Lab Assistant & Tutor - INTO University Partnerships : Job Details

Company DescriptionINTO's mission: Transforming international student academic and career success through exceptional university partnerships. PositionINTO OSU is opening expressions of interest to for Learning Centre Lab Assistant & Tutor positionsWe are seeking to establish a pool of students for appointments to hourly part-time positions that will arise throughout 2025. Successful expressions of interest will be kept on file and will be considered when a vacancy arises that is an appropriate match to their experience in the future.•Work 6 - 20 hours during the work week (Monday - Friday 8:45am - 7:15pm).•These positions do not qualify as work-study positions.Learning Centre Lab Assistant & TutorThe Learning Center (LC) provides academic support for international students studying at OSU through peer tutoring. Students use LC tutoring services to practice their English skills, receive feedback on their assignments, and study for exams. Peer Tutors mainly help students with their English skills but may be asked to also provide tutoring for other courses based on the tutor's ability and student need. The Learning Center also houses a small resource library, study spaces and computer labs, so peer tutors are cross trained as lab assistants who perform simple administrative tasks and help maintain the LC spaces and materials. Successful applicants are current OSU students with strong English language skills and have a desire to help other students succeed.New tutors will receive relevant training after hiring, so applicants do not need tutoring experience.Key Responsibilities•Answer queries related to the LC and promote the LC services to all students.•Keep the LC clean, well-maintained and operational always, including cleaning and filing.•Assist with the start of term placement testing and registration processes.•Open and close the LC when scheduled and keep it always secure.•Check in/out library materials and other equipment to students, instructors and staff members.•Assist customers in finding library/check-out materials, printing, and using computer programs.•Assist students in scheduling tutoring appointments.•Help INTO OSU students learn, evaluate and improve their English and other academic skills.•Tutor students in writing, reading, speaking and pronunciation skills.•When assigned to do so, assist instructors by leading individual and group conversation sessions in classroom settings.•Opportunity for additional tutoring in subject-based classes such as math, science, business, engineering, etc.Experience & Competencies:•Strong academic English language skills and effective study strategies.•Work effectively with students from other cultures and backgrounds.•Good time management and customer service skills.INTO Oregon State UniversityINTO Oregon State University (INTO OSU) is a 50/50 partnership between INTO University Partnerships and Oregon State University. The partnership was established in 2008 to help drive the University's internationalization agenda with the intent of raising its brand and profile, establishing itself as an international research-intensive university and transforming the profile of its international student body as well as enhancing the overall student experience.The partnership established and operates a campus-based state-of-the-art international pathway center that currently serves more than 1000 international students in a variety of academic and English language programs. Oregon State University is an international public research university located in Corvallis, one of the safest, smartest, greenest, small cities in the nation. Oregon State is the state's Land Grant University and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Sun Grant designations as well. With 11 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offices, the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties.Location: INTO Oregon State University, Oregon State University, 1701 SW Western Blvd, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333.Compensation & BenefitsHourly paid role, $14.90p/h. INTO offers a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive array of benefits to ensure our employees are well and thrive, including 11+ paid holidays, generous PTO, employer contributions toward health insurance and retirement savings and more. RequirementsPlease apply with your CV & Cover Letter. Other informationWe Grow TogetherAt INTO, we're in the business of growth. From school to university. From home to somewhere new. From dreams to career plans to long-awaited first days. And we believe growth isn't just for students - it's for our people too.At INTO, growth means opportunities to feed your curiosity, to develop your skills and your career. It means staying true to our start-up soul, boldly saying yes and constructively saying no . It means building deeper relationships. And it means playing your part in our wonderfully diverse international community. Our dedication to growth - for students, our university partners and agents, for each other, and for ourselves - sets us apart. It's what makes INTO a uniquely rewarding place to be, and to make a difference.At INTO, we grow togetherWe are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees on any of the grounds listed above. We select the best person for the job and all recruitment decisions will be made objectively.INTO University Partnerships is committed to the welfare of our students receiving education at our Centres. This reflects the emphasis at INTO of supporting the well-being of our student and employee community.As part of our commitment to this, applicants are asked to note that relevant local pre-employment checks will be conducted.