Tutor - Writing (Davis Tutoring & Writing Center

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Position Title:

Tutor - Writing (Davis Tutoring & Writing Center)

Requisition Number: H01583P
Position Category:
Hourly/Work Study
Campus

Location:

Weber State Davis - Layton, UT
Hours per week: 10-20
Months per year
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $14.50

This position provides one-on-one academic writing support to students across all disciplines. Rather than editing, the tutor empowers writers to improve their craft at every stage of the writing process, from initial brainstorming and outlining to final polishing. Tutors serve as collaborative mentors, helping peers build confidence and succeed academically while demonstrating strong communication, empathy, and professionalism. The center serves a wide range of writers, so applicants from every major are encouraged to apply.

• Facilitate one-on-one writing consultations, both in-person and online.
• Participate in mandatory training and tutor certification programs.
• Develop and lead workshops and presentations about writing.
• Manage your appointment schedule and assist with drop-in tutoring sessions.
• Work as a Writing Learning Assistant (embedded tutor) as needed.

• Must be a current WSU student in good academic standing.
• Able to attend required training and certification workshops.
• Must have a demonstrated skill/proficiency in writing.

• Highly reliable, with strong time and task management skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner.
• Familiarity with standard word processing programs and Zoom.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Work Study eligible

Background Check? Yes

Job Open Date 10/31/2025
Review Date 11/02/2025
Job Close Date 10/31/2026
Open Until Filled
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• Resume
• Academic Writing Sample
• Academic Transcript
• Brief letter of recommendation from faculty or staff familiar with your writing skills. (under ‘other document 1’)

Submit a writing sample. This should be a well-written document that demonstrates your subject matter expertise, communication skills, and teaching philosophy. It should also represent a sample of your academic writing.

A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire, and applicants will be notified.