STUDENT-Writing Center Tutor

Writing Center Tutor  The Department of Writing is looking for interested students to work in the Writing Center.

Responsibilities include:

Tutoring a wide range of students, including international and graduate students, from across the college, approximately 10 hours a week, to help them gain independence as writers
Maintaining the Writing Center as a welcoming and inclusive space for all
Hosting workshops and visits from classes to promote use of the Writing Center
Develop instructional content
Complete projects and appointments on their own with relative independence or in groups
Potentially serves as a peer coach for new student employees (tutors) providing support, answering general questions, and positively promoting the workplace
Perform work that supports and/or defines processes within Writing Center pedagogical practice, eg: working alongside full time Writing Center Director and taking ownership of day-to-day responsibilities or long-term strategic projects
Work with a high degree of confidentiality for area procedures
Potential for leadership positions such as Admin Tutor (some tutors manage other tutors)
Qualifications include:
Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities, particularly in expository genres
Successful completion of either Academic Writing I;
Argument;
Inquiry, Research, and Writing Across the Disciplines;
Introduction to the Essay; or Ithaca Seminar in Writing
Completion of at least one additional writing course, if not more, beyond the 100-level;
Argument strongly preferred
Outside research/internship experience in the work environment and/or possessing the knowledge necessary to offer writing tutoring with relative independence, accuracy and agency is highly desirable
Sophomore standing at time of first week working
Commitment to helping others become more effective writers
Excellent communication skills:

Experience with public speaking and is comfortable presenting to groups on area processes.
Personal qualities conducive to one-on-one conferences, such as a friendly, approachable manner; patience
Good listening abilities, with a sense of maturity and responsibility
Rising sophomores to seniors; we cannot hire current seniors or graduates.
Experience/interest in writing copy or instructional material, web design, online content development, PR, and/or graphic design is highly desirable

Note:

If hired, you will be required to take WRTG 21800:
Writing Center Pedagogy for 1-credit in the Fall 2025 semester, Pass/Fail. The course meets during Block I.
That means the course ends in October and if successfully completed, you will begin tutoring in the Writing Center. You can still register for the course if you aren't hired. Then if you try again next year and get hired, you can begin tutoring immediately in Fall 2025.
Please reconsider your application if you cannot register for WRTG 218, Fall 2025, for any reason. Reasons may include but are not limited to conflicts with other classes, overload credits that are not permitted, or work conflicts. Please consult with your advisor to ensure you can take the course. It is recommended that you register for WRTG 218 even if you haven't completed the interview process;

the course can be dropped later if desired.
Pay rate: $16.30/hr
Hiring Manager:
Priya Sirohi
Instructions to apply:
Interested applicants must apply online /jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Submit the following documents:
A 500-word cover letter. Explain why you want to work as a tutor in the Writing Center. Refer to your own abilities, attitudes, and experiences as a writer as well as your personal attributes.
Two expository writing samples:
One should be a traditional academic research paper, minimum of 4 pages long
One from a genre of your choice, page length can vary
A resume
An unofficial copy of your transcript.
All materials are required. This is a competitive position, and incomplete applications will automatically not be considered.
Deadline:
April 12th, 11:59pm
For questions, please contact Student Employment at Student Employment.