Tutor (Professional Writing) at Regenesys Business School

Job Description – Tutor (Professional Writing)

• Regenesys is looking to appoint suitably qualified tutors who will assist with students success rate. Tutors will offer academic support to students to be successful in their studies. Tutors will provide both group and individual support for the Business School on the basis of their expertise and qualifications. Tutors will meet with students according to scheduled times to go through and clarify concepts taught in class. Tutors will also help explain processes and to solve specific students regarding content. Tutors will work with their manager to support their own areas of professional growth and development.

Responsibilities:

• Provide online academic support to students
• Prepare for and facilitate tutor sessions
• Monitor students performance on assigned modules
• Participate in assessment and moderation of student assignments and examinations
• Invigilate student examinations
• Ensure confidentiality regarding student records
• Be professional and accommodative to students of all diversity
• Participate in academic staff development sessions
• Assist students with academic writing
• Use student evaluation to improve own performance
• Ensure that professional writing skills are thoroughly instilled in all students

Credentials and Experience

• Proven experience and knowledge of student support
• Experience and knowledge of the South African Higher Education landscape
• Experience in tutoring English and Writing subjects
• Relevant Honours/Masters degree (or in progress with same)

Skills

• Must have facilitation skills
• Must have good communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Must be computer proficient
• Must be a team player
• Excellent command of the English language

Qualities

• Professional comportment
• Reliable, trustworthy and empathetic
• Pays attention to detail
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Timeline discipline
• Harness diversity