Writing/Reading Tutor (Part Time)

Position Title Writing/Reading Tutor (Part Time) Department English Location Lincoln Job Category Professional Job Type PT Posting Number 00981 Position End Date

General Description of Position

Under the general supervision of the Writing Center Coordinator, the Writing/Reading Tutor will coach college students looking for assistance with related assignments. Writing Tutors work in both face-to-face and online sessions. All tutors receive paid training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provide Tutoring in Writing and Reading
The Writing Tutor will provide coaching to any SCC student or staff member on any type of reading or writing assignment or task. Tutors will follow best-practices based on current tutor/writing center theory. Tutoring sessions will be held on the Lincoln Campus and online using SCC's custom Smarthinking online tutoring platform.
2. Promote a positive and welcoming learning and working environment
Writing/Reading tutors will follow all established Writing Center and Tutoring and Learning Center protocols, assist in the enforcing of Tutoring and Learning Center policies, interact with students in a positive and encouraging manner, and interact with colleagues in a professional and cooperative manner.
3. Maintain records and timesheets
Writing/Reading tutors will maintain all necessary records documenting student sessions and record and submit accurate web time entry in a timely manner.
4. Promote/Support the Organizational Environment through Goal 9 of the Strategic Plan: Promote and support the College's organizational environment goals. Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices. Enhance positive communication processes and practices, and maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Minimum of junior-level college status (60 semester credits) in an English major or similar area of study.
2. Recommendation from an English teacher or graduate school advisor or previous tutoring experience.

Desired Qualifications

1. Tutoring or mentoring experience.
2. Experience with English Language Learners.
3. Familiarity with community colleges and community college students.

Salary

TBD

Open Date 07/09/0019 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/5687