Tutor- Writing [Wise County Campus]

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking Writing Tutors to assist students in the writing process, covering organization, grammar, and citation. Responsibilities include providing tutoring to the campus community, preparing reports, and maintaining the integrity of the Writing Center. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a writing-intensive program and demonstrate significant writing ability.

Qualifications

• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice.
• Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in maintaining the integrity of the Writing Center.
• Provide tutoring to the Wise campus community.
• Prepare written reports of each tutoring session.
• Notify the campus dean of needs or difficulties.

Skills

Demonstrated significant writing ability

Knowledge of topic sentences, thesis statements, paragraphs, and essay structure

Good understanding of grammar mechanics

Experience tutoring college-level students

Education

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a writing intensive program

Job description

About the Position

Writing tutors help students with the writing process and not with editing papers. Writing Center tutors may work one‑on‑one or with small groups on every aspect of the writing process, including organization, outlining, grammar, punctuation, style, and citation (APA & MLA). Tutors provide assistance for a broad range of academic activities: assigned papers, creative work, laboratory reports, research papers, and cover letters for internships or jobs. Upon request, tutors work with college instructors to provide special assistance to groups and individuals in writing and critical reading. Tutors may also work regularly with students who speak English as a second language or students with special needs or circumstances.

Eligibility & Security

Security sensitive position requiring a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Responsibilities

• Support staff colleagues in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the Writing Center.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and services.
• Be dependable, punctual, and complete assigned tasks.
• Notify the campus dean of conflicts or problems.
• Provide tutoring to members of the Wise campus community.
• Prepare written reports of each tutoring session.
• Maintain orderliness and operation of the Center.
• Notify the campus dean of needs or difficulties.
• Provide input and suggestions to improve Writing Center operations.
• Other tasks as assigned by the campus dean.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated significant writing ability.
• Knowledge of topic sentences, thesis statements, paragraphs, and essay structure.
• Good understanding of grammar mechanics.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a writing intensive program.
• Experience tutoring college‑level students and developmental education.

Preferred Skills

• Treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice regardless of protected characteristics.
• Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Application Process

Posting Specific Questions

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Weatherford College website
  • Higheredjobs.com
  • Fort Worth Star Telegram
  • CareerBuilder.com
  • Weatherford Democrat
  • Mineral Wells Index
  • Denton Record Chronicle
  • Wise County Messenger
  • Weatherford College employee
  • Friend
  • Other
• * Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently enrolled at Weatherford College?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Indicate the dates for which semester(s) enrolled.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Required Documents:
  • Resume/Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcript 1
• Optional Documents:
  • Other
  • Transcript 2
  • Certifications/Licenses
  • Letter of Recommendation 1

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.