Lab Assistant - Stone Writing Center Pool

LAB ASSISTANT - STONE WRITING CENTER POOL

Job Title:

LAB ASSISTANT - STONE WRITING CENTER POOL

Department:
Stone Writing Center

Position Type:
Non-Exempt

Employment Status:
Part-Time

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Open Date: 11/12/2025

Open Until Filled:
No

Job Description

Summary:

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. Contribute to Stone Writing Center's social media, e.g., Twitter and blog. Supervise Student Assistants.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of 60 college credit hours.
• At least a B average for all English classes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
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 the successful completion of a 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.

Job Duties:

• 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 an assignment sheet, talking through ideas for a paper, discussing course readings, or planning for a paper.
• Encourage students to consider choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, reasoning or organization.
• Enable students to acquire research strategies, integrate scholarly sources, and apply proper documentation (MLA or APA).
• Help students strengthen editing and proofreading skills, expand vocabulary, and better understand technical conventions of academic writing.
• Interact well with students from different cultural backgrounds, students of all levels of ability, or students with special disabilities.
• Work effectively with students who speak English as a second language or have 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.
• Meet regularly with supervisor and participate in ongoing training.
• Maintain orderliness and operation of the Center (opening and closing, checking supplies, filing, administrative tasks, flexibility in work hours to ensure adequate coverage, etc.).
• Assist the Director and Assistant Instructors with administrative tasks and special projects, as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.