Part Time - Writing - Professional Tutor

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Abingtonseeksengagingand dynamic candidate to filla newly created position of

Professional Writing Tutor .This openingis primarily in person andwill workin the Chaiken Center for Student Successtoprovidetutoringin Writing across the curriculum to undergraduate university students.

Thetutorwill also develop workshops, structured academic initiatives, as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty, student organizations, and other members of the campus community. The Professional Tutor will interact with faculty and staff to promote the services of the Chaiken Centerand to ensure that tutoring services align with the course objectives. The Professional Tutor willbe responsible formaintaininga record for each student tutored, e.g.,Starfish Outcome Notes,Client Report Forms ,Satisfaction Surveys, etc.

Becauseof the needs of the campus, the ideal candidate will have astrong social/behavioral sciences background.

• Provides individual Writing tutoring for students.

• Assigns practice exercises as needed.

• Mentors students in completion and review of class assignments.

• Assists students in preparing for exams.

• Assists students in developing stronger readingcomprehensionskills and greater self-directed learning strategies.

• Createsandmaintainsa Writing-focused
  
  Canvas course shell which will serve as a repository of Writing resources tutors can use as they work withtheirstudents.

• Monitors scheduling &documentation through Starfish.

• Maintains detailed records:
  Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Satisfaction Surveys, and other assessment measures.

• Creates and compiles
  
  Writing-focused instructional and marketing materials.

• Develop sand delivers workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of Writing topics.

• Provides administrative support forthe
  
  Chaiken
  
  Center for Student Success.

• Servesas a liaison to academic departments and related services.

• Performsintentionaloutreach and interact directly withunder-served andunder-resourced students.

• Leads/coordinates special projects or initiatives as assigned.

• Collaborates with professors to ensure that tutoring complements classroom instruction.

• AMaster’sdegree (preferred) in English, Composition, Social/Behavioral Sciences,or a related discipline,3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Understanding of and familiarity with effective assessment practices focusing on academic support services.

• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

• Innovation and creativity in program development.

• Proven presentation, group facilitation, and teaching skills.

• Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.

• Ability to work with a diverse student population.

• Outstanding teamwork abilities.

• Ability to work afternoon/early evening and, on occasion,weekend hours.

• Resume

• Cover letter

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

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