Professional Tutor - Writing Center; part-time

Professional Tutor
- Writing Center (part-time)

Department:
Academic Affairs-Library Learning Commons

Locations:
Fall River, MA

Posted:
Sep 1, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Part Time Non Benefited

Position ID: 204354

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner.

If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

POSITION TITLE:Professional Tutor
- Writing Center (part-time)
DEPARTMENT:Library Learning Commons (LLC)/Writing Center
REPORTS TO:Dean of Library Learning Commons
PRIMARY

LOCATION:

Fall River, MA
POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time, non-benefitted, MCCC Unit Position without Benefits
SALARY: $36.55/hr

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Professional Tutor for the Writing Center will offer direct tutoring services to students and will participate in Library Learning Commons initiatives to help ensure delivery of quality academic tutoring services. The Professional Tutor will also participate in ongoing professional development opportunities. Tutoring services in the Writing Center include, but are not limited to, writing and critical reading. Duties may be carried out embedded in one of Bristol's classes, or in-person at one or more of Bristol's locations, or virtually, and may include day, evening, or weekend hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a professional tutor to a diverse group of community college students.
• Aid students in developing both conceptual and practical approaches, as well as study skills to increase academic development and success.
• Assist students with cross-disciplinary writing and reading assignments and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Participate in professional development and other program meetings to assist and plan for college-wide tutoring, as needed.
• Be prepared and on-time for each tutoring session, including but not limited to one-to-one, drop-in, group, or virtual tutoring formats.
• Document all tutoring sessions in department's record keeping system (e.g. Navigate).
• Act in a professional manner and be sensitive to and respectful of the student's learning and, if appropriate, personal needs.
• Assist the Writing Center Coordinator with class visits, workshops, and collaborations within the Library Learning Commons, as needed.
• Keep all information on students confidential; adhere to FERPA.
• Follow all Library Learning Commons/Writing Center procedures and policies; report critical issues to supervisor immediately.
• Refer tutees to other campus services or resources when appropriate.
• Submit electronic timesheet in Self Service Time & Attendance (SSTA) weekly, or paper timesheet, if required for payroll purposes.
• Complete required college trainings such as, but not limited to, Title IX, FERPA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Information Security.
• Demonstrate…