Hybrid Writing Tutor for Grad & Undergrad Excellence

The New School; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Hourly rate $29.20/hr through Aug 31

Job summary

The New School’s University Learning Center (ULC) hires tutors to support students in writing, presentations, time management, and overall academic skills. Responsibilities include tutoring on brainstorming and drafting, helping with citations, and leading workshops.

We value reliability, punctuality, and a commitment of 6+ hours per week. Applicants should be enrolled in a relevant program at The New School and have at least one year of tutoring or formal English/business writing teaching

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a relevant program at The New School.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• At least one year of tutoring or formal English/business writing teaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality.
• Commitment to 6 or more tutoring hours per week.
• Experience working with students with ADHD (plus).

Responsibilities

• Tutor graduate and undergraduate students in writing projects, including brainstorming, outlining, argument development, drafting, revising, and citation guidance.
• Assist with oral presentations, time management, and plagiarism avoidance (including AI).
• Provide cover-letter, resume, personal-statement, thesis, dissertation, and research-proposal support.
• Lead in-class or specialized ULC workshops.
• Create a welcoming environment by respecting diverse cultures, languages, and experiences.
• Complete administrative tasks such as session briefings and daily attendance summaries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Commitment to 6+ tutoring hours per wk

Experience with ADHD (plus)

Diversity and inclusivity sensitivity

Education

Current enrollment in a relevant program at The New School

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Job description

The New School’s University Learning Center (ULC) hires tutors to support students in writing, presentations, time management, and overall academic skills. Responsibilities include tutoring on brainstorming and drafting, helping with citations, and leading workshops.

We value reliability, punctuality, and a commitment of 6+ hours per week. Applicants should be enrolled in a relevant program at The New School and have at least one year of tutoring or formal English/business writing teaching