Professional Writing Tutor (Part-Time)

Lesley University

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lesley University is seeking a part-time Professional Writing Tutor for our Center for Student Success and Advising. This position will support the writing and general academic success of all graduate and doctoral students enrolled in Lesley programs. The focus will be on long-term literature reviews, thesis preparation, and dissertation revisions. The Professional Writing Tutor will hold individual tutoring sessions with students, maintain records of meetings, create success plans for students, and collaborate with the Director of Tutoring and Student Success on workshops and student success initiatives. This role is hybrid with some on-campus requirements and the professional tutor will see their students approximately once a week.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in English, Creative Writing, or a relevant field
• Experience in tutoring and/or teaching academic writing for graduate and doctoral students
• Strong mastery of APA format
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships
• Ability to quickly recognize challenges that students are experiencing

Nice To Haves

• The presence to understand the complexities of at-risk graduate students
• Ability to provide sensitive and direct support in academic writing and success

Responsibilities

• Hold individual tutoring sessions with students
• Maintain records of meetings
• Create success plans for students
• Collaborate with the Director of Tutoring and Student Success on workshops and student success initiatives

Benefits

• The University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment.

What This Job Offers

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