Writing Center Tutor II

Western Nebraska Community College • Scottsbluff, NE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Writing Center Tutor works closely with a diverse student population to provide guidance on writing techniques, help students identify errors and understand grammar and citation rules, and develop independent editing skills that support long-term academic success. Work is performed on a very part-time, as-needed basis during Writing Center operating hours. The role provides academic instruction and support in English usage, writing techniques, and effective communication, including individual and small-group assistance with written assignments. The tutor supports students through revision and reinforces classroom lessons while fostering a professional, supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience in higher education or English.
• Experience positively interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Experience setting goals and developing strategies to improve student performance.
• Experience communicating complex concepts to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction and support to students in English usage, writing techniques, and effective communication strategies.
• Assist students individually and in small groups with developing and completing outlines, paragraphs, essays, research papers, and other written assignments.
• Identify writing errors, explain the reasoning behind necessary corrections, and coach students through revising their work.
• Support at-risk students with additional guidance and targeted strategies related to their assignments.
• Reinforce classroom lessons related to sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, academic writing styles, citation formats, and integrating source material.
• Maintain a professional and supportive learning environment that fosters student growth and self-advocacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time