Professional Writing Tutor

Diné College; Tsaile (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Diné College's Tsaile Campus is seeking a Professional Writing Tutor to support ENG 101 & 102 students in the Tsaile Learning Center. The tutor will guide writing assignments, model study strategies, and facilitate learning under the supervision of the Learning Center Manager.

Responsibilities include onboarding students to the DC Portal and Canvas, conducting writing workshops, collaborating with ENG instructors, and ensuring FERPA compliance while scheduling and counseling.

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree in English or related field; one year higher-ed student work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of APA/MLA formatting and citation standards.
• Familiarity with FERPA confidentiality and student data handling.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to adapt to new software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and orientation for all students and provide access to DC Portal, Learning Center, and Canvas.
• Explain concepts clearly and guide writing assignments without doing the work for students.
• Ask guided questions to help students develop critical thinking and writing skills.
• Lead students through writing processes: prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, editing.
• Coordinate with ENG instructors to understand assignments and requirements.
• Ensure FERPA compliance when handling student information and scheduling.
• Plan and host at least two ENG workshops per month in person and via Zoom.
• Attend meetings and training; work with faculty to identify tutoring needs and resources.
• Keep records of tutoring sessions and submit weekly reports to supervisor.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem solving

Discretion

Punctual and reliable

Education

Associate degree in English

Bachelor's degree in English or related field (preferred)

Job description

Professional Writing Tutor

Tsaile Learning Center

Student Affairs

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. May require evenings or weekend hours. This is a grant-funded position. The position requires working on-site.

Summary/Objective of Position:

The Professional Writing Tutor (PWT) is supervised by the Learning Center Manager. The PWT will provide guidance and support and facilitate student learning by helping to clarify course content that requires extensive writing assignments and by modeling appropriate study strategies to ensure student success. PWT will understand the course content of ENG 101 & ENG 102 (English); assist students with writing assignments, research, and paper editing. This includes, but is not limited to, sentence and paragraph structure, grammar rules, argument logic, critical analysis, and citation formats.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• TEACHING/COACHING
  • Assist with on-boarding and orientation for ALL students, including access to the DC Portal, the Learning Center platform, and access to Canvas, and IT account access. - Facilitate guided discussions with students, one-to-one or group setting on writing assignments without doing the work for the students.
  • Applies easy to understand instructions to assist students understanding for writing assignments.
  • Facilitate guided questions to assist students to think critically, further helping students understand how to improve their writing skills.
  • Guide students through the writing processes - prewriting includes brainstorming & outlining, drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing.
  • Will work with ENG instructors to understand the writing assignments as outlined in the Syllabi.
  • Be cognizant of FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) when working with student information using referrals and scheduling.
• STUDENT SUPPORT
  • Be cognizant of FERPA when it comes to record and data monitoring using ConexED, J1, and emailing students.
  • Assist with planning to host at least two ENG workshops a month in person and via ZOOM.
• CAMPUS NETWORKING
  • Attend regular meetings and training related to the initiatives of the Learning Center.
  • Collaborate with faculty and support staff to identify needs for interventions, i.e., tutoring, workshops, resources, fairs, and new student orientation. Become familiar with Campus and Academic Resources.
  • Collaborate with faculty teaching courses: English 101 & 102; MLA & APA writing & citation formats.
  • Recommend staying current on national trends and best practices for Professional Writing Tutors in higher education settings.
• DATA & REPORTING
  • Become familiar with campus resources, i.e., Library for research platforms; compile research-based resources to share with students to develop their writing needs.
  • Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions both individually and in group settings; submit weekly reports to supervisor.
  • Important to sign in/out for documentation of hours worked.
  • Assist with providing a supported learning environment for ALL students from different multicultural and diverse backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
• OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES
  • Not limited to: Assist with Learning Center program planning in the evenings and weekends if warranted.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• Associate degree in English, or related field, plus
• One-year of experience working with students in a Higher Education setting.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, and/or related field.

Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable of quality writing processes of essays and research.
• Knowledgeable of the APA, MLA, and other writing formats.
• Knowledgeable of FERPA laws to ensure confidentiality.
• Knowledgeable in writing & research for best practices in Higher Education.

Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new conditions and assignments.
• Demonstrates high level discretion and sound judgment re: confidential information.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual to deliver quality tutorial services with a positive attitude,

Abilities:

• Demonstrates the college's values of Taa ho ajit eego, Ahil na'anish, il idlii, and il eehozin in a work setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong student relations with a diverse student population including students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of Professional Writing Tutor in providing guidance and support to enhance students' learning and development.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

• Travel may be required with local centers for in-person tutorial sessions; attend local, state, and/or national conferences as part of professional development,
• Attend/complete First AID & CPR AED training
• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 25 pounds.

Other Requirement(s):

• Possess a valid Driver's License;
• Complete Highway Safety Training to operate a GSA vehicle for campus visits
• This is a grant-funded position; the position requires working on-site.