Tutor - English
About The Position
This position involves providing writing consultations and tutoring services to individuals and small groups of students through the Washburn University Writing Center. Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in Topeka, recognized nationally for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. The university serves over 7,000 students, many of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible, and is dedicated to creating educational pathways for student success. Washburn is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, fostering a robust learning and working environment. The university employs over a thousand faculty and staff, offering competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, a supportive culture, and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn aims to embody its core values of inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community, and transformation (IMPACT). In 2024, Washburn was named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for by the Great Colleges to Work For® program.
Requirements
- Must demonstrate successful experiences with writing as a process in an academic setting.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and engage positively with student writers across campus from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Responsibilities
- Consult with students to help them improve their writing.
- Be available one-three weekday afternoons a week.
- Meet regularly with the Writing Center Director for training and development.
- Perform additional job related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive wages
- an excellent benefits program
- a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
