STUDENT-Writing Center Tutor

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Writing is looking for interested students to work in the Writing Center. This role involves tutoring a wide range of students, maintaining a welcoming environment, hosting workshops, developing instructional content, and potentially serving as a peer coach. Tutors will work with a high degree of confidentiality and may have opportunities for leadership positions.

Requirements

• Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities, particularly in expository genres
• Successful completion of either Academic Writing I; Argument; Inquiry, Research, and Writing Across the Disciplines; Introduction to the Essay; or Ithaca Seminar in Writing
• Completion of at least one additional writing course, if not more, beyond the 100-level; Argument strongly preferred
• Sophomore standing at time of first week working
• Commitment to helping others become more effective writers
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with public speaking and is comfortable presenting to groups on area processes.
• Personal qualities conducive to one-on-one conferences, such as a friendly, approachable manner; patience
• Good listening abilities, with a sense of maturity and responsibility
• Rising sophomores to seniors; we cannot hire current seniors or graduates.
• REQUIRED to take WRTG 21800: Writing Center Pedagogy for 1-credit in the Fall 2025 semester, Pass/Fail. The course meets during Block I.

Nice To Haves

• Outside research/internship experience in the work environment and/or possessing the knowledge necessary to offer writing tutoring with relative independence, accuracy and agency is highly desirable
• Experience/interest in writing copy or instructional material, web design, online content development, PR, and/or graphic design is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Tutoring a wide range of students, including international and graduate students, from across the college, approximately 10 hours a week, to help them gain independence as writers
• Maintaining the Writing Center as a welcoming and inclusive space for all
• Hosting workshops and visits from classes to promote use of the Writing Center
• Develop instructional content
• Complete projects and appointments on their own with relative independence or in groups
• Potentially serves as a peer coach for new student employees (tutors) —providing support, answering general questions, and positively promoting the workplace.
• Perform work that supports and/or defines processes within Writing Center pedagogical practice, eg: working alongside full time Writing Center Director and taking ownership of day-to-day responsibilities or long-term strategic projects
• Work with a high degree of confidentiality for area procedures
• Potential for leadership positions such as Admin Tutor (some tutors manage other tutors)

Benefits

• Meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries.
• Allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed