Tutor, Writing Center

Position Details

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information


Position Title
Tutor, Writing Center


Requisition Number
H00181P


Position Category
Hourly/Work Study


Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT


Hours per week
10-20


Months per year

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate
$14.50


FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function


As a Peer Writing Tutor, you will serve as a collaborative mentor to students across all academic disciplines. Rather than acting as an editor, you will empower writers to improve their craft at every stage of the writing process-from initial brainstorming and outlining to final polishing. This role requires a balance of strong communication skills, empathy for diverse learner backgrounds, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. The Writing Center serves a wide range of writers, so applicants from every major and students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Basic Job Function

• Facilitate one-on-one writing consultations, both in-person and online.
• Participate in mandatory training and tutor certification programs.
• Develop and lead workshops and presentations about writing.
• Manage your appointment schedule and assist with drop-in tutoring sessions.

This position offers three levels of certification , which reflect the depth of the training the tutor receives. Each level comes with a rate increase.

• Level 1 focuses on training tutors in the basics of being a tutor.
• Level 2 is contingent on maintaining Level 1 training certification, and focuses on metacognitive and psychosocial requirements for tutoring.
• Level 3 is contingent on maintaining Level 1 and 2 training certifications, and focuses on a more holistic view of learning center management and student development theories

Tutors who complete Level 3 are eligible to advance to the Lead Tutor role, which carries increased pay and responsibilities. This role provides direct tutoring support to students while also assisting the Tutoring Coordinator with management of the center, staff mentorship, and the implementation of tutoring training.

Please note that the Lead Tutor position is contingent upon the tutoring center's needs and requires formal approval from the coordinator.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current WSU student in good academic standing.
• Able to attend required training and certification workshops.
• Must have a demonstrated skill/proficiency in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly reliable, with strong time and task management skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner.
• Ability to work with a wide range of learners and diverse student population.
• Familiarity with standard word processing programs and Zoom.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.

Background Check?
Yes

Posting Detail Information


Job Open Date
11/13/2025


Review Date
12/13/2025


Job Close Date
11/13/2026


Open Until Filled

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Notes to Applicant


To apply, Continue forward and complete this online application process.

Required Documents

• Resume and Cover Letter
• Academic Writing Sample
• Academic Transcript
• Brief letter of recommendation from faculty or staff familiar with your writing skills.

Submit a writing sample. This should be a well-written document that demonstrates your subject matter expertise, communication skills, and teaching philosophy. It should also represent a sample of your academic writing.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire, and applicants will be notified.