Writing Center Tutor

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

North Central College’s Writing Center in Naperville, IL is seeking a student tutor to assist undergraduate students with writing during Writing Center hours, on campus in Oesterle or online. You will read, review, and critically question student work to provide constructive feedback.

Applicants must be NCC students (Spring 2027 eligibility), maintain a 3.0 GPA, and commit to at least 4 hours per week plus 6–8 hours of paid training. Open to working Fall and Spring semesters.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a North Central College student or will be enrolled for Spring 2027.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must have earned B+ or better in a first-year writing course.
• Able to tutor at the Writing Center for both the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year and commit to working a minimum of 4 hours a week (for 2 hour slots).
• Able and willing to complete 6-8 hours of paid training.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions in writing for undergraduate students; tutoring will occur during Writing Center hours and may take place in Oesterle or online.
• Provide constructive and appropriate feedback by reading, reviewing, and critically questioning student writing.
• Monitor and record student appointments.
• Attend required tutor trainings and monthly meetings.

Job description

Supervisor Title Associate Professor and Director of the Writing Center

Description of Job Duties

• Provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions in writing for undergraduate students; tutoring will occur during Writing Center hours and may take place in Oesterle or online.
• Provide constructive and appropriate feedback by reading, reviewing, and critically questioning student writing.
• Monitor and record student appointments.
• Attend required tutor trainings and monthly meetings.

Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements?

Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? No

Job Qualifications

Minimum:

• Must be currently enrolled as a North Central College student or will be enrolled for Spring 2027
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must have earned B+ or better in a first-year writing course, demonstrating strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to tutor at the Writing Center for both the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year and commit to working a minimum of 4 hours a week (for 2 hour slots).
• Able and willing to complete 6-8 hours of paid training.

Will this position be working with minors?

Will this position be working with minors? No

Approximate number of work hours per week

Approximate number of work hours per week 4

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or [e-mail]

Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Date

Open Date 10/22/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the answer that best represents your status as a student at North Central College:
  • I will graduate from North Central College this semester!
  • I am currently a student at North Central College, and will continue to be enrolled in the next semester.
  • I am enrolled as an incoming student at North Central College for the next semester.
  • I have applied for admission to North Central College and am awaiting the decision.
  • I am not a student at North Central College.
• * Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:
  • I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.
  • I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.
  • I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.
  • I cannot provide US work authorization.
• * Please tell us your cumulative NCC GPA:
  • I am a new NCC student and do not yet have an NCC GPA
  • Less than 3.0
  • 3.0
  • 3.1 - 3.5
  • 3.6 - 4.0
• * Have you completed a first-year writing course with an earned grade of B+ or better?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What classes that feature writing in significant ways have you performed well in?

  (Open Ended Question)