Graduate Assistant - Qualitative Concepts

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) at Walden University seeks students currently enrolled in a Walden doctoral program for the position of Graduate Assistant – Qualitative Concepts Tutor. The Tutoring program aims to support students with tutoring instruction to help them build the skills they need to succeed in their courses at Walden University. The person in this position will provide instructional support using qualitative research software for students in graduate-level courses across Walden. This individual will tutor students in topics related to the NVivio software and core methodological elements, such as interviewing, observations, and coding qualitative data. This individual will deliver qualitative concepts tutoring through individual appointments, small group sessions, or e-tutoring (Q&A feedback via email). The Graduate Assistant – Qualitative Concepts Tutor reports to the Manager of GA Strategy and Support in OASIS.  This role is a virtual position requiring 10 hours of work per week.

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About Walden University

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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• REMOTE – If you live over 50 miles from Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL, this role is remote. However, occasional office visits may be required based on business needs, with advance communication for such requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this role, the Graduate Assistant - Qualitative Concepts Tutor will:

• Provide instructional tutoring to students in qualitative concepts via WC Online (the online schedule) and Zoom.
• Correspond with students in a professional and positive manner via the Office’s e-mail role accounts.
• Contribute to ongoing Tutoring Program initiatives related to qualitative research resources, short video tutorials, instructional documents, and consistent attendance at regular team meetings.
• Commit approximately 40 hours per month (10 hours per week) to this role, including evenings and weekends, to serve the needs of a global student body.
• Attend and complete program training and specialized ongoing tutor and content training throughout position tenure.

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated experience with NVivo and familiarity with Office 365 suite of programs.
• Superb analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong writing skills for corresponding with students via the Center’s e-mail role accounts in clear, grammatically correct replies written in a professional tone.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a current Walden student enrolled in a doctoral program at Walden University.
• Demonstrated expertise and completed graduate-level qualitative research and advanced qualitative research coursework required. Coursework must include successful completion of the following Walden doctoral courses: Qualitative Reasoning & Analysis (8310) and Advanced Qualitative Reasoning & Analysis (RSCH 8360).
• 3+ years demonstrated work experience utilizing NVivo on a regular basis preferred.
• Superb knowledge of graduate-level qualitative research principles, core methodological elements, and using NVivo software.
• Ability to provide positive, constructive feedback to adult students in conversation and writing.
• Experience teaching or learning in online learning management systems preferred. 
• Experience with additional analytical software preferred.
• Ability to adapt to all levels of learners, and approach students with different learning strategies to help them develop their qualitative research and NVivo software skills.
• Demonstrate that she/he/they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation