Writing Tutor: Flexible 10 hrs/wk, Online & In-Person

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

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.