Student - Writing Center Tutor - Spring 2027

Utah Valley University • Main Campus - Orem, UT

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About The Position

The Writing Center at Utah Valley University is hiring peer writing tutors to support learners at any stage of the writing process. Tutors work with learners from varied backgrounds and experiences through one-on-one and group sessions, both online and in person, and provide video feedback. They also help create writing resources, facilitate workshops, staff events, and perform other duties as assigned. Tutors participate in ongoing professional development and tutor certification. Applicants from every major and students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Must be a current Utah Valley University student.
• Must be able to attend weekly training and work a minimum of 10 hours per week, including possible evening and weekend shifts.
• Must have completed one of the following courses with a grade of A or B: ENGL 1005, ENGL 1010, ENGL 2010, or an equivalent course from another institution.
• Highly reliable, with strong time- and task-management skills.
• Able to communicate ideas and concepts clearly, concisely, and in a friendly manner.
• Willingness to continually develop and collaborate as part of a learning community.
• Able to maintain professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students, including maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to work with a wide range of learners and a diverse student population.
• Familiarity with standard word processing programs, including Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Required application documents: a cover letter addressing interest and qualifications, an academic writing sample of 4–8 pages, a student class schedule, and an unofficial transcript.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and online writing consultations for writers working on general and disciplinary writing assignments.
• Provide video feedback to learners.
• Collaboratively develop resources supporting writers and writing instruction across campus.
• Develop and lead workshops and assist with writing- and learning-centered campus events.
• Participate in weekly professional development and tutor certification.
• Staff events and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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