Writing Tutor at Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 25,182; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Writing Tutor to provide individualized and group writing support to undergraduate and graduate students, both in-person and online, improving writing and study skills, managing appointments, and guiding learners through resources.

The role involves developing learning materials, occasionally leading workshops, communicating with students via phone/email/video platforms, and collaborating with staff to promote academic success; on-campus,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in a related field.
• Experience tutoring or related field.
• Experience with online and in-person tutoring.
• Ability to tutor remotely via phone and video platforms (Zoom, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of APA/MLA formatting and academic writing standards.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Pacific Oaks College's programs and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to individual students and small groups, in-person and online.
• Connect with students via phone, email, or video conferencing to deliver remote writing support.
• Meet with students on campus to review and provide feedback on assignments.
• Utilize tools to enhance learning experiences and manage daily Learning Center operations.
• Collaborate with staff and students to support academic success.
• Lead writing workshops and develop learning materials when needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Remote tutoring

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Humanities degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Writing Tutor job at Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA.

Position Summary

The Writing Tutor provides individualized and group writing support to undergraduate and graduate students at Pacific Oaks College, both in-person and online. The role focuses on enhancing students' writing and study skills, managing tutoring appointments, and responding to inquiries about Learning Center resources. The tutor develops learning materials and occasionally leads writing workshops to promote academic success. This is an on-campus, non-exempt position and reports to the Learning Assistance Specialist.

Supervision Received

The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Supervision Exercised

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Provide tutoring to individual students and small groups, both in-person and online, tailored to a diverse, non-traditional student population.
• Connect with campus-based or online students via phone, email, or video conferencing platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom) to deliver remote writing support.
• Meet with students on campus to review and provide feedback on their assignments.
• Utilize technical tools to enhance learning experiences and manage daily operations at the Learning Center.
• Collaborate effectively with staff and students to support academic success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge (Required)

• Understanding of writing principles and techniques across various genres and disciplines.
• Familiarity with academic writing standards and formatting styles (e.g., APA, MLA).
• Basic knowledge of writing structures in English and composition.

Knowledge (Preferred)

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Pacific Oaks College's academic programs and resources.
• Awareness of different learning styles and strategies to support student success.

Skills (Required)

• Ability to tutor remotely via phone and video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using online tutoring platforms and educational technology.

Skills (Preferred)

• Previous experience tutoring students with various learning needs and challenges.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact in a patient and friendly manner with students from all cultural backgrounds, at all levels of language proficiency, and with various learning styles.
• Experience in tutoring or teaching writing at the college level.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining student records and reports.

Abilities (Required)

• Ability to manage multiple tutoring appointments and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Ability to develop learning materials and resources.
• Ability to lead writing workshops and group sessions.

Abilities (Preferred)

• Ability to adapt tutoring strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups and facilitate workshops.

Position Qualifications

Education (Required)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in a related field.

Education (Preferred)

• Degree in Humanities or a related discipline.

Experience (Required)

• Some experience in tutoring or a related field, demonstrating the ability to assist students with their academic work.
• Experience with online and in-person tutoring.

Experience (Preferred)

• 1-2 years of experience in tutoring or teaching.
• 1-2 years of experience working with English Language Learners.

Typical Working Conditions

• Office environment; typically 70 degrees.
• Noise level is usually quiet to moderately noisy while in the office.

Equipment Used

• Computer/Laptop
• Calculator/10-key
• Telephone
• Copier, scanner and fax machines

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical Demands: Standing; lifting 3 lbs; pushing/pulling; driving; walking; carrying; hearing; speaking; reaching; writing; typing. Mental Demands: Reading; frequent interruptions; periods of concentrated attention; detailed work; irregular work schedule; frequent contact with people; frequent deadlines; multiple concurrent tasks.

Financial Responsibility

This position does not require the management of budgets, but it is required to follow Pacific Oaks policies for purchasing and budget approvals.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $17.00–18.28 base compensation. Pacific Oaks offers generous paid time‑off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Oaks College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pacific Oaks participates in E‑Verify and verifies identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Pacific Oaks provides equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.