Peer Writing Tutor MassArt Undergraduate Studen

Department:
Academic Resource Center - Student Development

Locations:
Boston, MA

Posted:
Sep 23, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Hourly

Salary Type:
Hourly

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00

Position ID: 205116

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Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Mass Art), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. Mass Art is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student.

Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, Mass Art enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

Mass Art strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

The hourly rate for this position is $15.00

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) and cooperation with the Humanities department, is hiring Peer Writing Tutors for the 2023/2024 academic year. In order to apply for this position, a Mass Art Student must:

• Be recommended by a Humanities Instructor;
• Have knowledge of common writing conventions, including grammar and mechanics;
• A willingness to work with other students on all stages of the writing process including brainstorming, researching, drafting, revising and reviewing the final paper;

Once hired, Writing Tutors will:

• Set a weekly schedule with ARC;
• Attend a training on tutoring techniques;
• Meet one-on-one with students in person and/or virtually;
• Visit writing classes to provide in-class assistance, when asked and if it works with scheduling;
• Assist students with getting started on a paper by brainstorming ideas and developing thesis statements;
• Continuing to work with students by revising and reorganizing drafts;
• Reviewing final projects for clarity, flow, spelling and grammar;
• Providing a supportive environment for the writing process;

• Be a Mass Art Student, recommended for the position by a Mass Art Humanities instructor;
• Have knowledge of common writing conventions, including grammar and mechanics;
• A willingness to work with other students on all stages of the writing process including brainstorming, researching, drafting, revising and reviewing the final paper;

Please note Mass Art:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
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