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Form of workRESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Writing is looking for interested students to work in the Writing Center.
- Tutoring a wide range of students, including international and graduate students, from across the college, approximately 10 hours a week, to help them gain independence as writers
- Maintaining the Writing Center as a welcoming and inclusive space for all
- Hosting workshops and visits from classes to promote use of the Writing Center Develop instructional content
QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities, particularly in expository genres
- Successful completion of either Academic Writing I; Inquiry, Research, and Writing Across the Disciplines; Introduction to the Essay; or Ithaca Seminar in Writing
- Completion of additional writing courses beyond the 100-level, especially Argument, strongly preferred
- Sophomore standing at time of first week working
- Commitment to helping others become more effective writers
- Excellent communication skills
- Personal qualities conducive to one-on-one conferences, such as a friendly, approachable manner; patience; good listening abilities; and a sense of maturity and responsibility
- Risingsophomores to seniors; we cannot hire current seniors or graduates.
- Experience/interest in writing copy or instructional material, web design, online content development, PR, and/or graphic design is highly desirable
NOTE: If hired, you will be REQUIRED to take WRTG 21800: Writing Center Pedagogy for 1-credit in the Fall 2024 semester, Pass/Fail. The course meets Mondays from 10am - 11:40am during Block I.
That means the course ends in October and if successfully completed, you will begin tutoring in the Writing Center. You can still register for the course if you aren't hired. Then if you try again next year and get hired, you can begin tutoring immediately in Fall 2025.
PLEASE RECONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU CANNOT REGISTER FOR WRTG 218, FALL 2024, FOR ANY REASON. Reasons may include but are not limited to conflicts with other classes, overload credits that are not permitted, or work conflicts. Please consult with your advisor to ensure you can take the course. It is recommended that you register for WRTG 218 even if you haven't completed the interview process; the course can be dropped later if desired.
Pay Rate: $15.15/hr
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Submit the following documents:
- A 500-word cover letter. Explain why you want to work as a tutor in the Writing Center. Refer to your own abilities, attitudes, and experiences as a writer as well as your personal attributes.
- Two expository writing samples:
- One should be a traditional academic research paper, minimum of 4 pages long
- One from a genre of your choice, page length can vary
- A resume
- An unofficial copy of your transcript.
ALL MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED. This is a competitive position, and incomplete applications will automatically not be considered.
Preference will be given to students with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility. For questions, please contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
About Student Employment @ ICIthaca College strives to offer experiential learning opportunities through its student employment programming, designing all student positions around a range of transferable skills desired by recruiters across a range of industries. As a student employee at Ithaca College, you will have the opportunity to utilize skills developed within the classroom and to put them into practice in a professional setting.
Preference for student employment positions is granted to students with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility.
To learn more about IC Student Employment, please visit our website. For questions about this job, please contact the Hiring Manager listed on this posting or StudentEmployment@Ithaca.edu.
