Writing Specialist, TRIO SSS STEM

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Writing Tutor for TRIO STEM Student Support Services at Wichita State University.

The role is on-site at the Wichita, KS campus, supporting undergraduate students with academic writing across disciplines. Responsibilities include tutoring in writing, brainstorming and drafting, and formatting according to APA/MLA; the candidate will mentor fellow students and assist with discipline-specific writing needs in STEM.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.
• Experience with tutoring or peer education is preferred.
• Experience with academic writing across disciplines preferred.
• Experience supporting first-generation, low-income, or students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring in writing for all disciplines, including essays, lab reports, research papers, and personal statements.
• Assist with brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, grammar, structure, clarity, and APA/MLA formatting.
• Support discipline-specific writing needs for STEM students.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Mentoring

Academic writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in 6 credit hours at Wichita State University

Job description

Department

TRIO STEM Student Support Services

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$12.00 per hour, 10 hrs a week

Work Schedule

work is performed on-site and inperson. Based on class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement

No export control requirement.

Job Story

The writing specialist provides high‑quality academic support toundergraduate participants in the federally funded TRIO StudentSupport Services – STEM Program. Tutors assist students instrengthening their understanding of course content, developingeffective learning strategies, and building confidence in theiracademic abilities.

Job Summary

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technicaltasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the studentassistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other studentsor provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

• Provide tutoring in writing for all disciplines, including essays,lab reports, research papers, and personal statements.
• Assist with brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, grammar,structure, clarity, and APA/MLA formatting.
• Support discipline‑specific writing needs for STEM students.

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6credit hours at Wichita State University.

Required Experience

This is specific to each position and department. See additionalrequirements and preferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or peer‑educationexperience.
• Experience supporting first‑generation, low‑income, or studentswith disabilities.
• Experience with academic writing across disciplines.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information.