Writing Tutor/Academic Support, Part-Time

La Salle University Applicant Site • Philadelphia, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, 9-month position provides writing and academic support to La Salle University student-athletes, helping them strengthen their writing skills across disciplines with an emphasis on clarity, grammar, organization, and critical thinking. As a member of the Academic Support for Student-Athletes (ASSA) team, this student-facing position delivers targeted academic interventions designed to promote academic success, persistence, and NCAA eligibility, with particular emphasis on supporting at-risk student-athletes. The position develops and facilitates targeted workshops and academic support initiatives focused on foundational writing courses, including ENG 110, ENG 111, and ENG 210, while providing individualized academic assistance through one-on-one consultations for student-athletes who seek support independently or are referred by faculty, coaches, or professional staff. The role works collaboratively with the ASSA team to identify students in need of academic intervention, develop strategies to improve academic performance, and connect student-athletes with appropriate campus resources. Strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships with students and campus partners, and a commitment to fostering academic excellence are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree that enhances the individual’s ability to assist students.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching or tutoring experience, preferably at the college level.
• Proven ability to teach the skills and strategies to help students become active and independent learners.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and campus partners.
• Commitment to fostering academic excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience working with non-native English speakers and those with learning differences.

Responsibilities

• Provide writing and academic support to student-athletes.
• Strengthen student-athletes' writing skills across disciplines, focusing on clarity, grammar, organization, and critical thinking.
• Deliver targeted academic interventions to promote academic success, persistence, and NCAA eligibility.
• Support at-risk student-athletes.
• Develop and facilitate targeted workshops and academic support initiatives for foundational writing courses (ENG 110, ENG 111, ENG 210).
• Provide individualized academic assistance through one-on-one consultations.
• Collaborate with the ASSA team to identify students needing academic intervention.
• Develop strategies to improve academic performance.
• Connect student-athletes with appropriate campus resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level