Part-Time Writing Tutor

Title: Part-Time Writing Tutor

Salary Range:$15 per hour

Contract Term Length:Not Applicable

Standard

Hours:

10 - 20 hours/wk

Work Location:On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Southcentral KY Community & Technical College

Campus

Location:

Southcentral Kentucky CTC

Department: Academic Services

The Learning Commons is seeking a Writing Tutor to assist students in developing their writing skills across various subjects.

Writing tutors help students strengthen their writing skills, build academic confidence, and develop strategies for planning, drafting, revising, and editing assignments. They provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in person or virtually while creating a welcoming environment where students feel supported and encouraged.

This position reports to the Tutor Coordinator and provides tutoring support through the Learning Commons. Writing tutors meet with students one-on-one or in small groups in person or virtually. Additional responsibilities include attending trainings, logging tutoring appointments in Starfish, maintaining communication with staff, participating in program feedback and meetings, and completing weekly outreach and intervention efforts to support student engagement and success.

• Grade of an A or B in ENG 101 and ENG 102.
• Successful completion of 12+ college credits at an accredited college.
• Overall college GPA 3.0 or above.

• Working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Successful completion of 12+ credits of SKYCTC college courses.
• Two professional references, at least one of whom is a faculty member who teaches English, writing, or a writing-intensive course at SKYCTC.
• Strong writing skills, including grammar, organization, development, source use, and revision.
• Ability to tutor in additional subjects such as reading, study skills, communication, humanities, social sciences, or other general education courses is preferred.

• Patience, kindness, dependability, and a strong interest in helping others.
• Demonstrated ability to explain writing concepts clearly and encourage student growth.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Maintain competence in writing support by reviewing assignment expectations, writing resources, and course materials.
• Proficiency with computer programs, including People Soft, Blackboard, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Starfish.
• Behave professionally with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff

Employee Rights
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer
- The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.