Professional Writing & English Language Tutor

Suffolk University • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

In writing tutoring at the Center for Learning & Academic Success (CLAS), professional tutors assist undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students who seek writing support in one-on-one appointments or drop-in sessions both in person and online. In English language tutoring, professional tutors assist emerging multilingual undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students in improving their English proficiency both in person and online. Professional tutors may also lead weekly English language workshops.

During open appointment blocks, perform various academic support tasks according to tutor’s skills and interests as assigned by CLAS management.

Attend training on specific topics related to assisting college students with writing or English language, assisting students of concern, etc. Training may be in person or online. Meet with program supervisors to discuss other issues.

Write notes for all student sessions in appointment tracking system (EAB Navigate).

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or related area.
• TESOL (or equivalent) certification or equivalent experience teaching emerging multilingual students.
• Knowledge of successful strategies for tutoring a diverse college student population.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (especially linguistic inclusion) as well as anti-racist tutoring praxis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in person on Suffolk’s downtown Boston campus.
• Ability to tutor creatively and flexibly, treating each student as a unique learner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EAB Navigate, TutorTrac, WCOnline, or other appointment management platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students who request writing or English language assistance; facilitate English language workshops.
• Perform various academic support tasks according to tutor’s skills and interests as assigned by CLAS management.
• Attend training on specific topics related to assisting college students with writing or English language, assisting students of concern, etc.
• Meet with program supervisors to discuss other issues.
• Write notes for all student sessions in appointment tracking system (EAB Navigate).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level