Tutor - Writing

Title: Tutor - Writing
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Julia N Visor Academic Center

The Dr. Julia N. Visor Academic Center is a division of University College which exists to help students make successful transitions to Illinois State University, achieve their educational goals, and realize their academic potential in their first year and beyond. The Visor Center does this through specialized communities, programs, and services including facilitated study groups, writing assistance, learning workshops, and developmental and transitional courses.

Content tutors provide small-group tutoring on a weekly basis, for lower level courses at Illinois State University. A Comprehensive list of courses is at: https://university college.illinoisstate.edu/tutoring/
This application is for an applicant pool. Applications will be reviewed mid-semester when there is an increase in demand for a subject or should staffing changes occur.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$15.00/hour

Applicants must have an overall GPA of at least 2.80.
A grade of A or high B is usually required in the course(s) in which the candidate is applying to tutor.
The tutor provides help tailored to each student's needs, so they must be friendly, desire to be helpful, and must be able to communicate effectively. While the main responsibility is tutoring, there will be other tasks as assigned by graduate assistant supervisors and the Coordinator of Academic Support Services.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in the area in which they desire to tutor and be able to convey that knowledge clearly via the spoken and written word.
Priority consideration will be given to those with a 3.00 GPA. Additional courses in the subject area applied for would be preferred.

May be some nights and weekends.

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

TBD
- This application is for an applicant pool. Applications will be reviewed mid-semester when there is an increase in demand for a subject or should staffing changes occur.

Resume, Cover Letter & Writing Sample

Please Note
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These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.

Applicants are required to submit two Tutor Reference forms. One reference form must be completed by a faculty member in the tutoring subject area. The reference form is at: https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/_reference_form

Colleen Ayars (crayars)

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources.

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