Writing Tutor - Undergraduate

Writing Tutor - Undergraduate

Under the direction of the Learning Commons and Writing Center Directors, qualified and committed individuals with backgrounds in a variety of academic disciplines will tutor writers in individual, small group, same day, and/or online sessions.

• Determine writers’ needs, prior knowledge and experience, and skills
• Address writers’ needs by expanding on what they already know
• Work within our mission and vision and support a collaborative, inclusive, and nonjudgmental environment with writers and co‑workers
• Share effective strategies to expand writers' writing and reading abilities and help writers acclimate to the college environment
• Mentor student‑writers and collaborate with faculty if assigned to courses
• Mentor new tutors as needed
• Attend and participate in pre‑semester and ongoing tutor development groups and workshops
• Provide class presentations as requested
• Facilitate in‑class peer review sessions as requested
• Update materials, plan, and facilitate tutor development workshops as requested
• Access, process, and input information using Office 365, Stan Tutor, People Soft, Zoom, and other software as needed
• Maintain accurate records
• Log hours into Stan Tutor hourly and review People Soft weekly
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workspace
• Ensure consistent and punctual attendance
• Assist with promotion of services and recruitment of tutors
• Other duties as assigned

• Successful completion of English 4600:
  Tutorial Projects in English
• Expected to integrate course material and experiences into tutoring sessions
• Support less experienced tutors' growth

• Wage/Salary: $18.42 – $19.34
• Hours per Week: 5 – 20
• Location:
  
  Writing Center – Learning Commons – L221 (remote options after 1 semester)
• Working Hours (Anticipated Tutoring Hours):
  • Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Sunday: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Expected
  
  Start Date:
  
  8/12/26
• Expected End Date: 5/21/27

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units
• Demonstrated writing competence in a variety of genres
• Interest in learning how language in institutions, organizations, media, and disciplines affects inclusion and diversity
• Knowledge of writing processes, audience and purpose, grammar, mechanics
• Willingness to listen and ability to communicate ideas clearly
• Commitment to helping others and demonstrated ability to work with a team
• Inclusive, nonjudgmental, empathetic, patient, and friendly demeanor
• Familiarity with Office 365, Google apps, Zoom, and the ability to learn additional software applications as needed
• Ability to self‑assess and willingness to change based on the assessment (analyze, reflect, and adapt)

• Bilingual

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.