Writing Tutor GA (Spring 2027)

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University seeks a Writing Center tutor to mentor undergraduate tutors and supervise operations within the Writing Center. The role includes mentoring, leading tutor meetings, and regular coordination with the Writing Center Director.

Applicants should be graduate students fully accepted to a Winthrop program, with knowledge of MLA/APA styles and a willingness to tutor both online and in person. The position supports professional development and various outreach activities while

Qualifications

• Successful completion of WRIT500.
• Fully accepted to a Winthrop graduate program.
• Working knowledge of MLA and APA citation styles.
• Willingness to tutor online and in person.

Responsibilities

• Mentor undergraduate tutors and ensure adherence to Center policies.
• Lead meetings with undergraduate tutors.
• Have monthly meetings with the Writing Center Director.
• Pursue ongoing professional development as a tutor.
• Available 20 hours a week.
• Assist with assessment, advertising, publicity, outreach; maintain the library; create/print handouts; review and suggest website improvements; manage social media; and prepare faculty reports.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Prior tutoring experience

Grammar understanding

Tech-savvy

Diversity awareness

Friendly demeanor

Critical thinking

Education

WRIT500

Graduate program acceptance

MLA/APA citation styles

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To tutor students in writing, and perform managerial tasks in the Writing Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentoring undergraduate tutors and making sure they adhere to the Center's policies
• Leading meetings with the undergraduate tutors
• Monthly meetings with the Writing Center Director
• Expected to continue professional development as a tutor
• Available 20 hours a week
• Responsibilities could include working on assessment, advertising, publicity, and outreach; maintaining the library and creating and printing handouts; reviewing and making suggestions for the website; managing our social media presence; and creating and distributing faculty reports.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of WRIT500
• Have been fully accepted to a Winthrop graduate program
• Working knowledge of citation styles including MLA and APA
• Willingness to tutor on-line and in person

Preferred Skills

• Self-motivated
• Good problem solving skills
• Prior tutoring experience is preferred but not required
• Good understanding of grammar
• Comfortable with technology
• Comfortable working with a diverse student population
• Able to be friendly and professional with coworkers and visitors to the center
• Strong critical thinking skills

• *Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
• *Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.
• *Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

Supplemental Questions

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