Writing Tutor

Piedmont Virginia Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College is seeking a part-time Writing Tutor to assist students in developing their writing skills across disciplines. This role involves collaboration with students one-on-one and in groups, focusing on enhancing their academic success.

The ideal candidate will have strong listening and communication skills and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment. This position includes a variable schedule and emphasizes professional development.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with and learn from others.
• Responsible, dependable, and honest.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work with students to develop their writing and reading skills.
• Collaborate and model successful strategies for students.
• Create resources to support student writing.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Commitment to inclusivity

Academic resilience

Job description

Job Title

Writing Tutor

Department

Admin Learning Lab

Employment Type

Part-Time (29 hours or less per week), variable schedule

Purpose

Writing Center tutors collaborate with students to develop their writing across disciplines, also their skills in other humanities subjects at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Other subjects are based on the tutor’s academic background and comfort level. Writing tutors are embedded in composition courses to foster student success and build connections with the Writing Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with students to develop their thinking, writing, and reading skills.
• Collaborate with and model the thinking and processes (such as using course resources, working with others, asking questions, navigating the library, etc.) that support success in their classes.
• Work with students one‑on‑one, in small groups or whole class activities; document work and participate in robust professional development (both online and in person), strengthening ability to give and receive feedback and communicate effectively.
• Create resources to promote and support student writing at PVCC.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Desire to work with and learn from others.
• Strong listening skills.
• Commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Demonstrates academic resilience, development, and success, especially in the subjects in which they tutor.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Responsible, dependable, and honest.

Additional Considerations

Has sought tutoring in academic work.

Required Travel

Minimal.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.