Lab Assistant - Stone Writing Center Pool

Position Information

Posting Number: PT2513

Job Title:

LAB ASSISTANT - STONE WRITING CENTER POOL

Department:
Stone Writing Center

Position Type:
Non-Exempt Employment

Employment Status:
Part-Time

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Open Date: 11/12/2025

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

The purpose of this position is to tutor writers of all levels and disciplines in a variety of writing assignments and projects in face‑to‑face and online environments. The assistant will also contribute to Stone Writing Center’s social media platforms such as Twitter and the Center blog, and supervise Student Assistants.

• Completion of 60 college credit hours.
• At least a B average in all English courses.

• Prior teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience with social media such as Twitter and blogs.
• Knowledge of learning management systems, preferably Canvas.
• Experience using mobile devices in educational settings.

• Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities.
• Strong commitment to helping students become effective writers.
• Capable of working with students from different cultural backgrounds, all levels of ability, and those with special disabilities.
• Knowledge of documentation styles, including MLA and APA.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Word.
• Advanced communication skills to articulate appropriate writing improvement suggestions.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

This is a security‑sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

• Tutor writers of all levels and disciplines on a variety of writing assignments and projects.
• Conduct one‑on‑one writing consultations with students on campus or in an online environment.
• Assist students in interpreting assignment sheets, discussing ideas, course readings, and planning for papers.
• Encourage students to consider choices related to audience, focus, purpose, reasoning, or organization.
• Enable students to acquire research strategies, integrate scholarly sources, and apply proper documentation such as MLA or APA.
• Help students strengthen editing and proofreading skills, expand vocabulary, and master technical conventions of academic writing.
• Interact effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, all levels of ability, and those with special needs or circumstances.
• Market the Stone Writing Center through classroom visits and other activities.
• Maintain the Stone Writing Center as a welcoming space for all.
• Supervise student assistants.
• Maintain tutoring records.
• Meet regularly with supervisor.
• Participate in ongoing training.
• Maintain orderliness and operation of the Center, including opening/closing, checking supplies, filing, administrative tasks, and providing flexibility in work hours to ensure adequate coverage.
• Assist the Director and Assistant Instructors with administrative tasks and special projects, as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.