[Hiring] Academic Instructor (Intro to Business) @Strayer Education, Inc.

Role Description

Sophia Faculty provide high quality intervention to Sophia learners in their area of expertise. Provides coaching and mentoring to students, approaching student challenges with empathy and competence. Develops remediation materials, hosts group and individualized sessions with students. Proactively engages with learners who are struggling in real-time with targeted resources.

• Develop a library of written and video resources to remediate concepts for struggling learners.
• Analyze data to identify areas of struggle.
• Proactively contact learners who are struggling to recommend resources aligned to areas of struggle.
• Tutor students individually and in groups.
• Respond quickly and thoroughly to student inquiries and requests for assistance.
• Ensure that teaching methods are varied and informed by the latest research and best practices.
• As volume requires, manage part time tutors to leverage consistent protocol and resource development.

Qualifications

• Positive and supportive; operates with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Strong advocate for growth mindset theory; passionate about maximizing human potential.
• Dedicated and conscientious; willing to work hard to provide outstanding educational experiences.
• Ethical and respectful.
• Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with technology; able to create video and written resources.
• Data-driven and motivated to help students make fast progress.
• Engaging and inspiring; proficient in engaging students in individual and group settings.
• Outstanding ability to provide high-quality, clear, constructive, personalized feedback to students.
• Outstanding ability to manage competing priorities, remain organized, and meet deadlines.
• Strong information technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, online research, data reporting tools).

Requirements

• At least 3 years of successful experience teaching adult and/or nontraditional students at the college level required.
• Masters level degree in discipline, professional certification in discipline specialty, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A terminal degree (e.g., PhD), or work towards a terminal degree, is preferred.
• Travel may involve plane, car or metro; not required to perform this job.
• Access to work in a setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• This role may require lifting; reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant; accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• $25.00-$29.00/hr is the expected starting pay for this position.
• SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays.
• Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance.
• Entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.