Tutor Non-Certified, Student Writing & Reading Center (Part Time)

Salt Lake Community College; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College is seeking a part-time writing tutor to conduct one-to-one and small-group conferences with student writers. Under the supervision of the Director of College Writing and Reading Centers, you will provide response-oriented feedback to help students improve writing skills.

The role involves coaching, documenting assessments, and participating in ongoing training. You will work on-site in Utah as part of SLCC's Writing Center, supporting diverse learners and contributing

Qualifications

• Coaching/consulting students with writing assignments.
• Completion of tracking/assessment documentation.
• Initial and ongoing in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Coaching/consulting/assisting students with writing assignments
• Completion of tracking/assessment documentation
• Initial & in-service (ongoing) training
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Coaching/consulting

Communication

Documentation

Flexibility

Education

Currently enrolled SLCC student

English 1010 completed with B or better

English 1810 or tutor education course (preferred)

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Director College Writing and Reading Centers the tutor conducts one to one and small-group conferences with student writers and readers. These conferences are response-oriented, and focus on learning about and through writing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Coaching/consulting/assisting students with writing assignments
• Completion of tracking/assessment documentation
• Initial & in-service (ongoing) training
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of the needs of students seeking learning support.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate well with others.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing, fast-moving educational environment.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Successful completion of English 1010 or equivalent with a B or better.
• Currently enrolled SLCC student.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of English 1810 or equivalent tutor education course.
• Multilingual.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

This position is not eligible for benefits.