Writing Lab Tutor

The Writing Lab Tutor is responsible for providing tutoring services, guiding students and assisting them with a range of academic activities, including essay writing, critical reading, research methods, problem solving, test preparation and homework and for facilitating student learning and understanding in accordance with the philosophy and mission of the college.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

This is an 11-month position.

Note:

This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.

Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

• Tutors students individually or in scheduled group study sessions; providing writing assistance for a broad range of academic activities: essays, creative endeavors, research papers, and other assigned written work; may include reviewing class material and reading and discussing texts
• Provides student support at all stages in the writing process from formulating ideas to revising; assists students with all levels of writing competency, including but not limited to, topic organization, outlining, grammar, punctuation, and style
• Assists the Writing Lab Supervisor with peer tutor training, scheduling, and tutee workshops; collaborates with professional, senior, and peer tutors to maintain the integrity of the Tutoring and Writing Lab; participates in assessment of the center
• Participates in college-wide meetings, committees, training and events as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

• Associate’s degree in a related field, from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Three years full-time, professional tutoring experience, preferably in a higher education setting
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of tutoring processes and methods
• Skill in listening to issues, synthesizing information and reaching sound conclusions
• Skill in dealing effectively with upset or anxious students
• Skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing
• Ability to assess and understand learning styles
• Ability to relate to a…