Writing Tutor

Writing Tutor

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Student Financial Services. Review of candidates and interviews will begin immediately until filled. Tutors are hired based on student demand throughout the academic year.

Position Title: Writing Tutor

Department: Center for Academic Support

Appointment Term: Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: The Center for Academic Support (CAS) provides academic assistance to students through one-on-one or small group tutoring in-person and online. A writing tutor provides guided assistance to MoWest students for writing assignments from general studies courses as well as some upper-level and graduate courses. This role requires tutors to stay up-to-date on knowledge related to writing, rhetoric, and citation. Additionally, writing tutors assist with light clerical responsibilities including scheduling and documentation of tutoring appointments.

Essential Duties:

• Facilitate one-on-one tutoring sessions in person at the CAS, online via Zoom, or asynchronously via TracCloud for writers at all skill levels across academic disciplines
• Help students develop strategies for brainstorming, organizing, and revising their writing as well as providing feedback on grammar, structure, clarity, citation, and style
• Complete required training during the first semester of employment to cover clerical responsibilities, discipline knowledge, course content, and tutoring techniques
• Operate the CAS front desk, which includes greeting clients, answering phones, logging clients in and out, and other light clerical tasks
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing tutor training to build foundational knowledge of disciplines tutored
• Maintain accurate session notes and complete required documentation after each appointment
• Refer students to other campus resources (advising, counseling, ARC, etc.) when appropriate
• Deliver presentations on tutoring services to classes upon request and attend outreach events to promote the CAS

Required Qualifications:

• MoWest Student
• Degree seeking
• Enrolled at least part-time
• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Recommendation by two MoWest Faculty members
• Must have earned an A or B in English 104, 108 or ETC200.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in grammar, mechanics, and college-level writing expectations, and the ability to explain them clearly to others
• Understanding of the writing process (brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing) and familiarity with at least one major citation style (APA or MLA)
• Clear, patient communication skills, including active listening and the ability to ask questions that help writers find their own solutions rather than simply providing answers
• Ability to give constructive, encouraging feedback without taking over or rewriting a student's work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism with students, faculty, and staff

Physical Demands: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands: Possible online tutoring. Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone and speakers.

Location where duties are to be performed: (CAS) Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213

Federal Work Study: Not Required

Hours of Work: Tutors are hired based on student demand throughout each semester. Hours will vary and can be up to 10 hours per week.