Part-Time Writing Tutor

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Southcentral KY Community & Technical College is seeking a part-time Writing Tutor to support students in developing writing skills across subjects. The role involves 10–20 hours per week, on-site in the Learning Commons, with opportunities for virtual tutoring as needed.

The tutor will meet with students one-on-one or in small groups, attend trainings, log appointments, and collaborate with staff to promote student engagement and success.

Qualifications

• ENG 101 and ENG 102 with A or B grades
• 12+ college credits completed at an accredited college
• Overall college GPA 3.0 or higher
• Experience supporting student writing or tutoring preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in person or virtually
• Help students develop writing skills across subjects
• Attend trainings and log tutoring appointments
• Maintain communication with staff and contribute to program feedback
• Support student engagement and success through outreach

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Education

12+ college credits

GPA 3.0+

Pursuing degree (assoc or bac)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Blackboard

MS Word

Outlook

MS Teams

Starfish

Job description

Title: Part-Time Writing Tutor

Salary Range: $15 per hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: 10 - 20 hours/wk

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Southcentral KY Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Southcentral Kentucky CTC

Department: Academic Services

Job Summary

The Learning Commons is seeking a Writing Tutor to assist students in developing their writing skills across various subjects.

Job Duties

Writing tutors help students strengthen their writing skills, build academic confidence, and develop strategies for planning, drafting, revising, and editing assignments. They provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in person or virtually while creating a welcoming environment where students feel supported and encouraged.

This position reports to the Tutor Coordinator and provides tutoring support through the Learning Commons. Writing tutors meet with students one-on-one or in small groups in person or virtually. Additional responsibilities include attending trainings, logging tutoring appointments in Starfish, maintaining communication with staff, participating in program feedback and meetings, and completing weekly outreach and intervention efforts to support student engagement and success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade of an A or B in ENG 101 and ENG 102.
• Successful completion of 12+ college credits at an accredited college.
• Overall college GPA 3.0 or above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Successful completion of 12+ credits of SKYCTC college courses.
• Two professional references, at least one of whom is a faculty member who teaches English, writing, or a writing-intensive course at SKYCTC.
• Strong writing skills, including grammar, organization, development, source use, and revision.
• Ability to tutor in additional subjects such as reading, study skills, communication, humanities, social sciences, or other general education courses is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested

• Patience, kindness, dependability, and a strong interest in helping others.
• Demonstrated ability to explain writing concepts clearly and encourage student growth.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Maintain competence in writing support by reviewing assignment expectations, writing resources, and course materials.
• Proficiency with computer programs, including PeopleSoft, Blackboard, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Starfish.
• Behave professionally with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff

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