Student Worker Writing Center Tutor

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Silver City is seeking a current WNMU student to assist peers with writing assignments, provide administrative functions, and maintain effective communication. Ideal candidates should possess excellent customer service skills, familiarity with academic English conventions, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting fellow students in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of the conventions and rules of academic English.
• Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community.

Responsibilities

• Assisting WNMU students with various writing assignments.
• Provides a broad range of administrative functions.
• Maintains communication among all contacts and models professional standards.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Fluency in Microsoft Office Applications

Knowledge of academic English conventions

Education

Current WNMU student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

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)