Part Time - Writing - Professional Tutor

The Pennsylvania State University; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Abington seeks a Professional Writing Tutor to provide in-person tutoring in Writing across the curriculum for undergraduates. The role will work in the Chaiken Center for Student Success to develop workshops and collaboration with faculty, staff, and student groups, aligning tutoring with course objectives.

The tutor will maintain records (Starfish, surveys) and contribute to writing resources and materials, with after-school hours and outreach to diverse learners as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Composition, Social/Behavioral Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of and familiarity with effective assessment practices focusing on academic support services.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Innovation and creativity in program development.
• Proven presentation, group facilitation, and teaching skills.
• Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Outstanding teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work afternoon/early evening and, on occasion, weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual Writing tutoring for students.
• Assigns practice exercises as needed.
• Mentors students in completion and review of class assignments.
• Assists students in preparing for exams.
• Assists students in developing stronger reading comprehension skills and greater self-directed learning strategies.
• Creates and maintains a Writing-focused Canvas course shell which will serve as a repository of Writing resources tutors can use as they work with their students.
• Monitors scheduling & documentation through Starfish.
• Maintains detailed records: Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Satisfaction Surveys, and other assessment measures.
• Creates and compiles Writing-focused instructional and marketing materials.
• Develops and delivers workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of Writing topics.
• Provides administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success.
• Serves as a liaison to academic departments and related services.
• Performs intentional outreach and interacts directly with under-served and under-resourced students.
• Leads/coordinates special projects or initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborates with professors to ensure that tutoring complements classroom instruction.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Teaching skills

Time management

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

3+ years of related experience

Tools

Starfish

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington seeks engaging and dynamic candidate to fill a newly created position of Professional Writing Tutor. This opening is primarily in person and will work in the Chaiken Center for Student Success to provide tutoring in Writing across the curriculum to undergraduate university students. The tutor will also develop workshops, structured academic initiatives, as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty, student organizations, and other members of the campus community. The Professional Tutor will interact with faculty and staff to promote the services of the Chaiken Center and to ensure that tutoring services align with the course objectives. The Professional Tutor will be responsible for maintaining a record for each student tutored, e.g., Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Satisfaction Surveys, etc. Because of the needs of the campus, the ideal candidate will have a strong social/behavioral sciences background.

Job Duties

• Provides individual Writing tutoring for students.
• Assigns practice exercises as needed.
• Mentors students in completion and review of class assignments.
• Assists students in preparing for exams.
• Assists students in developing stronger reading comprehension skills and greater self-directed learning strategies.
• Creates and maintains a Writing-focused Canvas course shell which will serve as a repository of Writing resources tutors can use as they work with their students.
• Monitors scheduling & documentation through Starfish.
• Maintains detailed records: Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Satisfaction Surveys, and other assessment measures.
• Creates and compiles Writing-focused instructional and marketing materials.
• Develops and delivers workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of Writing topics.
• Provides administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success.
• Serves as a liaison to academic departments and related services.
• Performs intentional outreach and interacts directly with under-served and under-resourced students.
• Leads/coordinates special projects or initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborates with professors to ensure that tutoring complements classroom instruction.

Requirements and Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess:

• A Master's degree (preferred) in English, Composition, Social/Behavioral Sciences, or a related discipline, 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of and familiarity with effective assessment practices focusing on academic support services.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Innovation and creativity in program development.
• Proven presentation, group facilitation, and teaching skills.
• Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Outstanding teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work afternoon/early evening and, on occasion, weekend hours.

Required application materials will be reviewed as soon as they are received:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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