Writing Tutor

Missouri Western State University; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri Western State University’s Center for Academic Support seeks a writing tutor to guide MoWest students in writing across disciplines, emphasizing craft, rhetoric, citation styles, and revision strategies to strengthen assignments.

Tutors meet one-on-one or in small groups in person at the CAS or online via Zoom or TracCloud, provide feedback on grammar, structure, and clarity, and assume light clerical duties such as scheduling and documenting sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be a MoWest student in good standing and enrolled at least part-time.
• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Recommendation by two MoWest Faculty members.
• Must have earned an A or B in English 104, 108 or ETC 200.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate one-on-one tutoring sessions in person at the CAS, online via Zoom, or asynchronously via TracCloud for writers at all skill levels across academic disciplines
• Help students develop strategies for brainstorming, organizing, and revising their writing as well as providing feedback on grammar, structure, clarity, citation, and style
• Complete required training during the first semester of employment to cover clerical responsibilities, discipline knowledge, course content, and tutoring techniques
• Operate the CAS front desk, which includes greeting clients, answering phones, logging clients in and out, and other light clerical tasks
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing tutor training to build foundational knowledge of disciplines tutored
• Maintain accurate session notes and complete required documentation after each appointment
• Refer students to other campus resources (advising, counseling, ARC, etc.) when appropriate
• Deliver presentations on tutoring services to classes upon request and attend outreach events to promote the CAS

Skills

Proficiency in grammar and mechanics

Understanding of the writing process

Familiarity with APA or MLA

Clear, patient communication

Constructive feedback skills

Confidentiality and professionalism

Education

Enrolled as MoWest student (part-time or more)

GPA 3.0+

Recommendation by two MoWest Faculty

A or B in English 104/108/ETC 200

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Student Financial Services. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website )
Review of candidates and interviews will begin immediately until filled. Tutors are hired based on student demand throughout the academic year.

Position Information

Position Title

Department

Department Center for Academic Support

Appointment Term

Appointment Term Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Center for Academic Support ( CAS ) provides academic assistance to students through one-on-one or small group tutoring in-person and online. A writing tutor provide guided assistance to MoWest students for writing assignments from general studies courses as well as some upper-level and graduate courses. This role requires tutors to stay up-to-date on knowledge related to writing, rhetoric, and citation. Additionally, writing tutors assist with light clerical responsibilities including scheduling and documentation of tutoring appointments.

• Facilitate one-on-one tutoring sessions in person at the CAS , online via Zoom, or asynchronously via TracCloud for writers at all skill levels across academic disciplines
• Help students develop strategies for brainstorming, organizing, and revising their writing as well as providing feedback on grammar, structure, clarity, citation, and style
• Complete required training during the first semester of employment to cover clerical responsibilities, discipline knowledge, course content, and tutoring techniques
• Operate the CAS front desk, which includes greeting clients, answering phones, logging clients in and out, and other light clerical tasks
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing tutor training to build foundational knowledge of disciplines tutored
• Maintain accurate session notes and complete required documentation after each appointment
• Refer students to other campus resources (advising, counseling, ARC , etc.) when appropriate
• Deliver presentations on tutoring services to classes upon request and attend outreach events to promote the CAS

• MoWest Student
• Degree Seeking
• Enrolled at least part-time
• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Recommendation by two MoWest Faculty members
• Must have earned an A or B in English 104, 108 or ETC 200.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in grammar, mechanics, and college-level writing expectations, and the ability to explain them clearly to others
• Understanding of the writing process (brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing) and familiarity with at least one major citation style ( APA or MLA )
• Clear, patient communication skills, including active listening and the ability to ask questions that help writers find their own solutions rather than simply providing answers
• Ability to give constructive, encouraging feedback without taking over or rewriting a student’s work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism with students, faculty, and staff

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands

• Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone and speakers.

Location where duties are to be performed

( CAS ) Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213

Federal Work Study Not Required

Hours of Work

Tutors are hired based on student demand throughout each semester.
Hours will vary and can be up to 10 hours per week.

Posting Number

Posting Number ST290P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 4

Open Date

Open Date 08/03/2026

Priority Deadline

Priority Deadline 12/04/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Student Financial Services. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website )
Review of candidates and interviews will begin immediately until filled. Tutors are hired based on student demand throughout the academic year.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• * Are you enrolled at least part-time?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please list two (2) faculty members who would recommend you as a writing tutor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your cumulative GPA?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please provide a written statement telling why you are interested in being a writing tutor at the Centerfor Academic Support

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you eligible for Federal Work Study?
  • Yes
  • Don't know
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Professional References (3-5 with contact information)

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Course Schedule
• Writing Sample