Student Worker - Writing Tutor

Delaware Valley University; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Valley University seeks a Student Writing Tutor in Doylestown, PA, to provide one-on-one writing assistance to undergraduates and summarize each tutoring session. The role emphasizes strong writing skills, willingness to learn, and applying MLA/APA formatting learned in training.

The tutor will greet students, sign them in, and use tools like Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, Outlook, and Word to support tutoring tasks. Enrollment and a 3.0 GPA are required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Delaware Valley University student.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation.
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Attend training at the beginning of the semester and as needed.
• Greet students and help them sign in correctly.
• Tutor students in writing skills.
• Analyze written work of students and provide suggestions for revisions.
• Explain strategies for editing and proper documentation (APA/MLA).
• Maintain detailed records documenting all tutoring sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Tutoring skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Zoom

Outlook

Word

Job description

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Student Part-Time Doylestown, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1979

Salary Range: $10.00 To $10.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

The student writing tutor plays an important role in Delaware University’s mission to advance student success by providing one-on-one writing assistance to undergraduate students who request help with writing assignments. Student writing tutors will apply best practices in writing tutoring learned during training sessions at the beginning and throughout the semester. This position also requires the student writing tutor to document and succinctly summarize each tutoring session. Of course, a writing tutor should have strong writing experience and knowledge; however, as any undergraduate student can walk into the Writing Center and ask for help with any writing assignment, on any writing topic, and at any stage of the writing process, a student writing tutor must be willing and eager to learn new writing skills continuously.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in training at the beginning of the semester and as needed
• Attend regular Writing Center staff meetings
• Greet students and help them sign in correctly
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, coworkers, and supervisor
• Tutor students in writing skills
• Analyze written work of students and provide suggestions for revisions
• Explain strategies for editing
• Help students identify and correct surface-level errors in grammar and punctuation
• Help students understand and correctly apply documentation systems like APA and MLA
• Maintain detailed records documenting all tutoring sessions
• Utilize Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, Outlook, Word, and other computer applications as needed to fulfill essential job functions
• Other duties as assigned
• Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation to verify identity and employment eligibility
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to create a welcoming, friendly, and positive atmosphere for students
• Knowledge of MLA and APA documentation systems
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, Outlook, Word
• Indoor position. Must be able to work scheduled hours (hours vary)