STUDENT-Writing Center Tutor

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

1d • $16

About The Position

The Department of Writing is looking for interested students to work in the
Writing Center.

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)

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
• 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.

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 with public speaking and is comfortable presenting to groups on area processes.
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees