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Working Title:Professional Writing Tutor
Job Class: College Laboratory Assistant 2
Agency: MetroState University
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
Metro State University, Minnesota's public, urban university , and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire up to two Professional Writing Tutors. This is a part-time position within the Writing Center, part of Tutoring and Testing Services (TTS). The Writing Center especially encourages BIPOC, multilingual, multicultural, and first-generation candidates to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
The mission of the Tutoring and Testing Center is to help students learn. We meet students where they are with empathy, expertise, and support tailored to each student's needs.
Professional Writing Tutors are a critical part of our work, providing support in written and oral communication, critical reading, research, study skills, and helping students communicate in their professions and the communities in which they live and work.
The principal responsibilities of this position include:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State'svehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Allex Roberge at allex.roberge@metrostate.edu or 651-793-1277 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Allex Roberge at allex.roberge@metrostate.edu .
About Minnesota State
The University:
We are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area's rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be "where learning meets living." Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 67 out of 1550 in 2021). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan with a theme of "Building a Resilient, Student Ready University."
Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn More about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website
For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement AFSCME which can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/000/az/labor-relations/afscme/contract/2023-2025/afscme-contract-2023-2025.pdf
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Job Details
Working Title:Professional Writing Tutor
Job Class: College Laboratory Assistant 2
Agency: MetroState University
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 12/20/2023
- Closing Date : 01/09/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Metro State University-AFSCME
- Division/Unit : Tutoring and Testing Services
- Appointment Type : Unlimited, Intermittent
- Work Shift/Work Hours :9:30AM - 8:00PM (assigned within range. Part-time tutors work no more than 24 hours per week, generally 3-4 days per week)
- Days of Work : Monday - Saturday
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range: $20.64 - $28.83 / hourly
- Job Class Option : Language Arts
- Classified Status : Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
- Work Area : Library 130 & via telework
- Location : St Paul
- FLSA Status : Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible : No
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
Metro State University, Minnesota's public, urban university , and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire up to two Professional Writing Tutors. This is a part-time position within the Writing Center, part of Tutoring and Testing Services (TTS). The Writing Center especially encourages BIPOC, multilingual, multicultural, and first-generation candidates to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
The mission of the Tutoring and Testing Center is to help students learn. We meet students where they are with empathy, expertise, and support tailored to each student's needs.
Professional Writing Tutors are a critical part of our work, providing support in written and oral communication, critical reading, research, study skills, and helping students communicate in their professions and the communities in which they live and work.
The principal responsibilities of this position include:
- Providing one-to-one, small group, and drop-in writing supportin onsite and online modalities for Metro State Universityundergraduate and graduate students.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and complete documentation of tutorials through Client Report Forms in the WCOnline scheduling and record keeping platform to support department-wide assessment work.
- Supporting student writing and learning by collaborating with other Student Success units, staff, faculty, and writing center professionals to contribute to a more cohesive and equitable culture of writing at Metro State.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:
- Associate or higher degree in a language arts or a related discipline/area of study AND One (1) academic year of academic teaching/tutoring experience in language arts at the high school level or above OR a n equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Willingness to work a part-time schedule with travel to campus Monday - Friday.
- Willingness to work evenings and Saturdays (via telework).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors or higher degree in an area of study that emphasizes written and oral communication (such as English, literature, humanities, education, ESL/TESOL, writing, communication, technical communication, business, marketing).
- Two (2) or more academic years of tutoring experience in writing or language arts.
- Experience working in a diverse, minority-serving higher educational institution.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to deliver academic tutorial assistance in oral and written English to post-traditional, multicultural, multilingual, ESL, and first-generation students.
- Competent use of Microsoft Office products, Zoom, and browser-based applications.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems collaboratively and work as part of a diverse team.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State'svehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Allex Roberge at allex.roberge@metrostate.edu or 651-793-1277 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Allex Roberge at allex.roberge@metrostate.edu .
About Minnesota State
The University:
We are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area's rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be "where learning meets living." Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 67 out of 1550 in 2021). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan with a theme of "Building a Resilient, Student Ready University."
Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn More about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website
For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement AFSCME which can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/000/az/labor-relations/afscme/contract/2023-2025/afscme-contract-2023-2025.pdf
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
