Provide tutoring for all levels and disciplines in a variety of writing assignments and projects in face to face, group and online environments as well as to provide supplemental instruction to first year writing courses.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive writing tutoring to students in face to face and online environments in all subject areas.
Conduct one-on-one and group tutoring by appointment as well as walk-in appointments.
Teach documentation styles including MLA and APA.
Assess student work according to best practices, provide useful feedback, and document visits.
Communicate with Student Success Center staff and faculty regarding the progress of students.
Assist in training and supervising of student peer tutors.
Ensure students have correctly signed in for and out of their tutoring sessions.
Work collaboratively with the Learning Commons staff and Peer Tutors.
Plan and facilitate interactive workshops on writing and related college skills.
Design instructional materials on reading and writing at the college level.
Use a variety of tutoring strategies to assess student understanding, improve student learning, and student success. Model and promote proficient writing and study skills for students.
Co-direct the Assisi Opportunity Program for academically underprepared students.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Strong writing and proofreading abilities.
Experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, with students of all levels of ability.
Experience working with students with academically at-risk students.
Knowledge of documentation styles, including MLA and APA.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English or closely related field with demonstrable expertise in academic writing and documentation. Master’s degree in English or Education preferred.
Teaching and/or tutoring experience at the high school or college level.
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students.
Flexible schedule: Hours may vary semester to semester or be adjusted mid-semester.
Proficiency in Microsoft, Blackboard, Internet, and searching library databases.
Experience working with academically underprepared or at-risk students in an educational setting.
Ability to work independently and to take initiative in fulfilling responsibilities.
Compensation: $35,000 - $40,000
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Higher Education
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