Student Worker Writing Center Tutor

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University in Silver City is seeking a Student Writing Assistant to help students with a wide range of writing assignments, correcting grammar and punctuation, and improving coherence. You will provide support and encouragement, handle routine office duties, and maintain professional standards in line with WNMU philosophy.

On-campus location; ability to work with diverse student body and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of academic English conventions and rules.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist WNMU students with writing assignments, correcting grammar and punctuation.
• Provide support and encouragement to improve organization, logic, and clarity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Academic English knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Office procedures

Education

Current WNMU student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assisting WNMU students with a wide variety of writing assignments; correcting grammar and punctuation; improving organization, logic, and clarity; providing support and encouragement.
• Provides a broad range of administrative functions. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts (internal and external). Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Background

Current WNMU student

Job Knowledge

Broad knowledge of the conventions and rules of academic English. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Skill in general office duties and office equipment to include telephones, copier, Fax, and computer/computer programs. Must be knowledgeable of University policies and procedures. Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

Normal office environment. May be required to lift normal office equipment and materials. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/ conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing, and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.

Other Requirements

Location

Location Silver City-On Campus

EEO Statement

Western New Mexico University ( WNMU ) provides equal opportunity for employment for all qualified applicants. WNMU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and state law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current student worker?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, please provide the name of your current supervisor, name of the department and the hours currently approved to work.

  (Open Ended Question)