Reading and Writing Specialist-Wheeling

Overview Who We Are: For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we serve. What You Will Do: National Louis University’s Undergraduate College is seeking a Reading and Writing Specialist to join our team at the Wheeling campus to provide tutoring in academic reading and writing.This is a part-time position of approximately 16-20 hours per week, with scheduled time occurring primarily during daytime classes (9am-4pm). Essential Responsibilities Tutoring and Academic Coaching Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support, including informal assessment, feedback, modeling, and guidance Design and implement tailored academic support plans that harness student strengths and foster independent learning Employ responsive practices and support student development of metacognitive strategies Build authentic relationships based on trust, awareness, emotional intelligence, and mutual accountability Ensure that all students feel comfortable and confident in advocating for the supports that will help them to thrive academically Case Management and Student Tracking Monitor student progress using academic performance indicators and engagement patterns to identify students most likely to benefit from early intervention Maintain detailed and timely case notes, tracking support provided and outcomes over time Make referrals and share information thoughtfully, ethically, and in adherence to all protocols and policies Respond to student support requests in an effective and timely manner Instructional Partnership and Faculty Collaboration Approach work with instructors using a “conspire and align” approach (rather than a hierarchical command model) to support shared student success goals Regularly confer with classroom instructor to share insights into student progress and help instructors adapt facilitation Program Coordination and Team Collaboration Engage in regular team meetings to review curriculum, reflect on teaching practices and data, and plan impactful student supports Coordinate with partners and teams to connect students with resources and to share information that will better inform work in the program and at the university Qualifications Relationship building You connect with people from many different backgrounds. You find (and even create) opportunities to deepen connections and build authentic, mutual relationships with…