Graduate Assistant

Summary

Join Walden University's Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) as a Graduate Assistant – Qualitative Concepts Tutor! This virtual, part-time (10 hours/week) position supports Walden doctoral students by providing tutoring in qualitative research concepts and NVivo software. You will deliver tutoring through individual appointments, small group sessions, or e-tutoring. Responsibilities include providing instruction, corresponding with students, contributing to program initiatives, and attending training. The role requires expertise in qualitative research, NVivo, and strong communication skills. Successful candidates must be currently enrolled in a Walden doctoral program and have completed specific coursework.

Requirements

• 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years demonstrated work experience utilizing NVivo on a regular basis preferred
• 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

Benefits

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