National Louis University
Reading & Writing Specialist (Part-Time)
National Louis University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Reading & Writing Specialist (Part-Time) Who We Are: National Louis is a 130+ year old university focused on innovation, access, and excellence. We are committed to providing access to educational opportunity and believe education is a key lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student‑centered community that supports one another like a family. What You Will Do: National Louis University's Undergraduate College is seeking a Reading and Writing Specialist to join our team at the Chicago Loop campus (122 S Michigan) & Wheeling campuses to provide tutoring in academic reading and writing. This is a part-time position of approximately 16-20 hours per week, primarily during daytime classes (9am-4pm). Undergraduate College Core Competencies: Ownership and Quality of Work: Effectively manages own work, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work within a fast paced environment. Organizational Commitment: Passionate, energetic, and driven to make a difference; acts with honesty, integrity, and professionalism; self-reflective, focused on development, and makes regular progress on development areas; learns from mistakes and setbacks; is adaptable and welcomes change. Upward Management: Engages at appropriate level with supervisor in defining desired outcomes, providing status updates, and obtaining input as to ongoing project direction and process; keeps commitments and meets deadlines without reminders; proactively shares information in a timely manner. Collaboration: Works with colleagues across the organization toward common goals by sharing knowledge, learning, and building consensus; proactively identifies relevant stakeholders and engages colleagues as needed to achieve goals. Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, community served, and partners; demonstrates empathy and listening.
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellence in tutoring: collaborate with faculty to develop an effective learning experience for students with inclusive practices and equitable outcomes; provide tutoring and/or supplemental instruction in blended or remote, synchronous settings; empower students to develop competency by leveraging diverse strengths; utilize technology-based teaching platforms to aid competency development; communicate effectively considering social, cultural, and power dynamics in communication.
Demonstrate, maintain, and strengthen content expertise: maintain current knowledge in tutoring area; possess appropriate subject-area expertise; stay updated in the field.
Promote student success with a proactive, high-expectations, high-support approach: show passion for postsecondary success for diverse learners; provide flexible delivery and schedule to support students; identify gaps and generate creative resolutions promoting equity and inclusivity.
Engage in data-driven instruction and planning: track student data weekly; engage in regular data-driven planning meetings with faculty and coaches; participate in content-area team meetings to review curriculum and plan revisions; contribute to continuous improvement of tutoring efforts; document and share suggestions for program improvement with supervisor.
Commit to continuous improvement of self and colleagues: attend trainings; engage in self-reflection and learning to foster anti-racism and anti-oppression; participate in workshops and meetings.
Qualifications
Excellent tutoring and classroom support skills, especially in academic reading and writing.
Ability to connect course content to real-world relevance and show immediate applicability of transfer skills.
Ability to differentiate tutoring based on student needs.
Willingness to use data to inform tutoring and student support.
Effective collaboration skills to work in diverse teams for student success and equity.
Technology-proficient; able to learn and use new tools quickly.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Passionate about working with a diverse student body.
Agile, adaptable, and creative in pedagogy and student support.
Prepared yet flexible; empathetic yet structured.
Willing to support students in multiple modalities and grow pedagogically.
Experience and/or Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or a related field required; TESOL/ESL/ELL credentials strongly preferred; prior teaching or tutoring experience preferred; experience with digital teaching tools and online/synchronous/remote formats preferred; experience with diverse and multilingual students preferred; Spanish-English bilingual a plus.
NLU Inclusion Statement: National Louis University is committed to serving its community with access and equity, welcoming and valuing all individuals. We foster a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are central. Differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background enrich our work. We strive for actions that uplift and advance our institutional culture.
Compensation and Benefits NLU part-time staff are offered a range of benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off. The salary range for this position is $21.25 to $29.74 per hour (typical 10-20 hour workweek). Offers consider budget, knowledge/skills, experience, market factors, tenure, and internal equity.
Application Instructions Please include the following with your application:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Optional)
NLU Employees: Internal Posting Form
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Reading & Writing Specialist (Part-Time) Who We Are: National Louis is a 130+ year old university focused on innovation, access, and excellence. We are committed to providing access to educational opportunity and believe education is a key lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student‑centered community that supports one another like a family. What You Will Do: National Louis University's Undergraduate College is seeking a Reading and Writing Specialist to join our team at the Chicago Loop campus (122 S Michigan) & Wheeling campuses to provide tutoring in academic reading and writing. This is a part-time position of approximately 16-20 hours per week, primarily during daytime classes (9am-4pm). Undergraduate College Core Competencies: Ownership and Quality of Work: Effectively manages own work, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work within a fast paced environment. Organizational Commitment: Passionate, energetic, and driven to make a difference; acts with honesty, integrity, and professionalism; self-reflective, focused on development, and makes regular progress on development areas; learns from mistakes and setbacks; is adaptable and welcomes change. Upward Management: Engages at appropriate level with supervisor in defining desired outcomes, providing status updates, and obtaining input as to ongoing project direction and process; keeps commitments and meets deadlines without reminders; proactively shares information in a timely manner. Collaboration: Works with colleagues across the organization toward common goals by sharing knowledge, learning, and building consensus; proactively identifies relevant stakeholders and engages colleagues as needed to achieve goals. Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, community served, and partners; demonstrates empathy and listening.
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellence in tutoring: collaborate with faculty to develop an effective learning experience for students with inclusive practices and equitable outcomes; provide tutoring and/or supplemental instruction in blended or remote, synchronous settings; empower students to develop competency by leveraging diverse strengths; utilize technology-based teaching platforms to aid competency development; communicate effectively considering social, cultural, and power dynamics in communication.
Demonstrate, maintain, and strengthen content expertise: maintain current knowledge in tutoring area; possess appropriate subject-area expertise; stay updated in the field.
Promote student success with a proactive, high-expectations, high-support approach: show passion for postsecondary success for diverse learners; provide flexible delivery and schedule to support students; identify gaps and generate creative resolutions promoting equity and inclusivity.
Engage in data-driven instruction and planning: track student data weekly; engage in regular data-driven planning meetings with faculty and coaches; participate in content-area team meetings to review curriculum and plan revisions; contribute to continuous improvement of tutoring efforts; document and share suggestions for program improvement with supervisor.
Commit to continuous improvement of self and colleagues: attend trainings; engage in self-reflection and learning to foster anti-racism and anti-oppression; participate in workshops and meetings.
Qualifications
Excellent tutoring and classroom support skills, especially in academic reading and writing.
Ability to connect course content to real-world relevance and show immediate applicability of transfer skills.
Ability to differentiate tutoring based on student needs.
Willingness to use data to inform tutoring and student support.
Effective collaboration skills to work in diverse teams for student success and equity.
Technology-proficient; able to learn and use new tools quickly.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Passionate about working with a diverse student body.
Agile, adaptable, and creative in pedagogy and student support.
Prepared yet flexible; empathetic yet structured.
Willing to support students in multiple modalities and grow pedagogically.
Experience and/or Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or a related field required; TESOL/ESL/ELL credentials strongly preferred; prior teaching or tutoring experience preferred; experience with digital teaching tools and online/synchronous/remote formats preferred; experience with diverse and multilingual students preferred; Spanish-English bilingual a plus.
NLU Inclusion Statement: National Louis University is committed to serving its community with access and equity, welcoming and valuing all individuals. We foster a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are central. Differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background enrich our work. We strive for actions that uplift and advance our institutional culture.
Compensation and Benefits NLU part-time staff are offered a range of benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off. The salary range for this position is $21.25 to $29.74 per hour (typical 10-20 hour workweek). Offers consider budget, knowledge/skills, experience, market factors, tenure, and internal equity.
Application Instructions Please include the following with your application:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Optional)
NLU Employees: Internal Posting Form
#J-18808-Ljbffr