PT Tutor - Writing

Ivy Tech Community College • Noblesville, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The part time writing tutor position is responsible for conducting tutoring sessions with Ivy Tech students face-to-face, virtually, and asynchronously. This role involves facilitating one-on-one support and student learning throughout the entire writing process, completing written reports for each student, and collaborating with faculty and staff. The tutor will also participate in training, professional development, and department meetings, demonstrating strong customer service and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment. The position requires taking initiative to solve problems thoroughly and professionally, all while adhering to FERPA guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in English or a writing related field.
• Experience tutoring in a writing center environment.
• Strong working knowledge of technologies required to complete administrative tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Writing Center Pedagogy.
• Experience working with community college students.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students with writing assignments following the established protocol in the Writing Center.
• Facilitate one-on-one support and student learning throughout the entire writing process.
• Complete a written report for each student upon the conclusion of each session.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff when necessary to ensure best possible outcomes for students.
• Participate in the Writing Center’s training and professional development throughout the semester.
• Utilize observation feedback to promote ongoing growth and tutor development.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving, collaboration, and desire to identify and support student success.
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
• Take initiative to go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student or stakeholder, and get to the root cause of the problem, question, or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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