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George Mason University

Learning Resource Center (LRC) English Language Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fairfax, VA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

TESOL

Edtech.com's Summary

George Mason University is hiring a Learning Resource Center (LRC) English Language Specialist. The specialist will provide ESL tutoring, manage LRC resources, administer assessments, and develop instructional materials to support international students and Graduate Teaching Assistants with English language skills.

Highlights
  • Provide English language tutoring across speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills to international students and Graduate Teaching Assistants.
  • Manage LRC resources including computers, printers, and study areas for students, staff, and faculty.
  • Administer and evaluate oral English assessments for international Graduate Teaching Assistants.
  • Collaborate on English language workshops and supervised group activities such as conversation groups and pronunciation labs.
  • Track student progress, prepare reports, and address concerns with the LRC Coordinator.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of tutoring and teaching reference materials.
  • Attend regular team meetings and Center-wide events as required.
  • Required qualifications include a graduate degree in Linguistics, Education, TESOL, English, or related fields with prior experience teaching adult ESL students.
  • Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, intercultural communication skills, and proficiency in using technology to enhance student learning.
  • Position is part-time (20-25 hours/week) with hybrid eligibility and salary commensurate with education and experience.

Learning Resource Center (LRC) English Language Specialist Full Description

Department: Cross Functional
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: 20-25 hours/week
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Position:
The LRC English Language Specialist will support operations in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) within the Mason Global Center by providing ESL tutoring, assisting in managing LRC resources, administering/scoring assessments, and contributing to the development of LRC instructional resources. The LRC English Language Specialist will also support directly-admitted international students from across campus who may need English language tutoring.

Responsibilities:
Provide English language tutoring across all skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading) to INTO Mason students, international Graduate Teaching Assistants, and other populations of George Mason University multilingual students. Appointments will be both in-person and online;Provide a positive, supportive tutoring environment, and promote tutoring services;Track students’ progress, prepare timely reports on sessions with clients, and bring any students of concern to the LRC Coordinator’s attention;Assist with LRC operations including use by students, staff, and faculty of computers, printers, library resources, and study areas;Serve as an evaluator of international Graduate Teaching Assistant oral English assessments;Collaborate with LRC staff to offer English language workshops and/or supervised group activities (e.g., conversation groups, pronunciation labs) to English language learners;Contribute to the LRC bank of tutoring/teaching reference materials and resources; andAttend regular LRC team meetings and other Center-wide events, as required.

Required Qualifications:
Completion of a graduate program in Linguistics, Education, TESOL, English, or a related field;Previous experience teaching adult ESL students;Superior oral and written communication skills in English;Strong intercultural communication skills; andDemonstrated proficiency with computer applications and an ability to use technology to enhance the student experience.

Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Learning Resource Center (LRC) English Language Specialist at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date:  June 3, 2025For Full Consideration, Apply by:  June 17, 2025Open Until Filled:  Yes