PT Tutor - Writing

Ivy Tech Community College; Noblesville (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Access to a vision/…

Employee Assistance Program

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana is seeking a part-time Writing Tutor to assist students face-to-face, virtually, and asynchronously. The tutor will follow the Writing Center protocol and support the full writing process.

Responsibilities include tutoring sessions, reporting per student, collaborating with faculty, participating in training, and attending department meetings. The role emphasizes customer service, inclusivity, and helping students succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in English or a writing related field.
• Experience tutoring in a writing center environment.
• Strong working knowledge of technologies required to complete administrative tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
• Understanding of Writing Center Pedagogy.
• Experience working with community college students.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students with writing assignments following the established protocol in the Writing Center.
• Facilitate one-on-one support and student learning throughout the entire writing process.
• Complete a written report for each student upon the conclusion of each session.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff when necessary to ensure best possible outcomes for students.
• Participate in the Writing Center’s training and professional development throughout the semester.
• Utilize observation feedback to promote ongoing growth and tutor development.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving, collaboration, and desire to identify and support student success.
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
• Take initiative to go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student or stakeholder, and get to the root cause of the problem, question, or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s in English or a writing related field

Tools

Office productivity tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The part time writing tutor position is responsible for conducting tutoring sessions with Ivy Tech students face-to-face, virtually, and asynchronously.

Job Description

Tutoring

• Tutor students with writing assignments following the established protocol in the Writing Center.


• Facilitate one-on-one support and student learning throughout the entire writing process.


• Complete a written report for each student upon the conclusion of each session.


• Collaborate with faculty and staff when necessary to ensure best possible outcomes for students.

Professional Development

• Participate in the Writing Center’s training and professional development throughout the semester.


• Utilize observation feedback to promote ongoing growth and tutor development.


• Attend and participate in department meetings.

Customer Service

• Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving, collaboration, and desire to identify and support student success.


• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.


• Take initiative to go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student or stakeholder, and get to the root cause of the problem, question, or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. All duties are to be carried out under the guidelines of FERPA.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Testing, Tutoring, and Library Sciences

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in English or a writing related field.


• Experience tutoring in a writing center environment.


• Strong working knowledge of technologies required to complete administrative tasks.


• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Writing Center Pedagogy.


• Experience working with community college students.

Other Requirements

• Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.


• Official transcripts required upon hiring.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

• Health & Wellness Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses


• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources


• Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings


• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

At Ivy Tech, you'll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements. As Indiana's only full-fledged community college, we're deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you'll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations.

Competitive benefits and professional development programs The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace