Part-Time Writing Tutor

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Southcentral KY Community & Technical College is seeking a Part-Time Writing Tutor to support student writing across subjects. The role is on-site in the Academic Services department with 10–20 hours per week at $15 per hour, non-exempt status, and reporting to the Tutor Coordinator.

Responsibilities include one-on-one or small group tutoring, in-person or virtual sessions, and participation in training, scheduling, and outreach to promote student success.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The position reports to the Tutor Coordinator and provides tutoring support through the Learning Commons.
• Tutors meet with students one-on-one or in small groups in person or virtually.
• Additional responsibilities include attending training sessions, 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.

Skills

Writing skills

Grammar

Communication

Time management

Education

12+ college credits

GPA 3.0+

Tools

PeopleSoft

Blackboard

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft 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 training sessions, 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.

Employee Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.