TUTOR III (Student/Work Study)

University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor) • Ann Arbor, MI

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Role of the Tutor: When considering your application for this position, it's important to note that tutors are not editors. They work holistically with all phases of the writing process to help students develop their own ideas, work through writing related issues, learn to use online writing and citation resources, and receive feedback based on the tutors? own understanding as a reader-not authoritatively evaluate like an editor or teacher. This distinction can often be a shock to new tutors. The most important skills in a tutor's toolbox are interpersonal communication: asking thoughtful questions, active listening, being a collaborator, and empowering the student's own ideas. Therefore, there is an initial training phase, but training continues throughout the tutor's employment. We also have required attendance at monthly staff meetings that occur on Fridays that supports additional training and professional development.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled at the University of Michigan-Flint
• Must have completed English 111
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills: ability to work positively and respectfully to create and promote a positive learning and collaborative environment for students of all backgrounds, disciplines, and writing abilities-as well as work positively and collaboratively with co-workers
• Comfortable and able to tutor sensitive and sometimes difficult topics; and to do so in a respectful and confidential manner
• Strong writing, research, communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
• Demonstrate initiative and work collaboratively in a team environment; and to work independently when needed
• Thrive in a growth oriented environment where on-going training and development is expected and required throughout one's employment
• Ability to work some hours off-site to help support community members at our Rough Draft Cafe community writing center, currently located at the Flint Public Library

Nice To Haves

• Writing tutoring or writing center experience
• Public speaking experience
• Work-study

Responsibilities

• Tutor undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds and disciplines with writing and speaking
• Tutor community members on writing and speaking
• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring
• Participate in professional development
• Tutor in-person and online
• Some evening and weekend online hours possible, but not until fully trained and completed at least one semester of tutoring
• Assist the director and coordinator with Writing Center research and data collection
• Help develop writing and tutoring support materials
• Contribute to educational programs, such as classroom visits and workshops
• Contribute to marketing: social media, marketing materials, and the website
• Help with community engagement projects and tutoring
• Mentor tutors in training
• Attend required monthly, Friday staff meetings
• Assist with day to day front desk support:
• answer phones
• use the WC Online scheduling system
• greet and assist clients
• Support and maintain daily writing center operations, and other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees