Writing Tutor

Job Title

Writing Tutor

Admin Learning Lab

Part-Time (29 hours or less per week), variable schedule

Writing Center tutors collaborate with students to develop their writing across disciplines, also their skills in other humanities subjects at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Other subjects are based on the tutor’s academic background and comfort level. Writing tutors are embedded in composition courses to foster student success and build connections with the Writing Center.

• Work with students to develop their thinking, writing, and reading skills.
• Collaborate with and model the thinking and processes (such as using course resources, working with others, asking questions, navigating the library, etc.) that support success in their classes.
• Work with students one‑on‑one, in small groups or whole class activities; document work and participate in robust professional development (both online and in person), strengthening ability to give and receive feedback and communicate effectively.
• Create resources to promote and support student writing at PVCC.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Desire to work with and learn from others.
• Strong listening skills.
• Commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Demonstrates academic resilience, development, and success, especially in the subjects in which they tutor.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Responsible, dependable, and honest.

Has sought tutoring in academic work.

Minimal.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.