Writing Center Tutor

Primary Location: 2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, Texas, 75013 We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Job Summary: Consult with students one-on-one about writing assignments. Assist the Writing Center Manager with a variety of administrative and organizational tasks. Required Qualifications: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide one-on-one and group tutoring support services to Collin College students. Help students understand the writing process, how to write thesis statements, how to organize and develop ideas and how to correct papers for sentence fluency, grammar, punctuation and diction. Organize, facilitate, track and maintain tutoring sessions and records in accordance with department procedures. Assist the Writing Center manager with a variety of administrative and organization tasks, including generating reports, creating forms and handouts and promoting the Writing Center. Teach weekly writing workshops. Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA. Supplemental Functions Perform other duties as assigned. Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of college-level composition Knowledge of of the English language Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Publisher Knowledge of MLA style and format Knowledge of presentation software Organization and time management skills Document design skills Creative thinking skills Presentation skills Computer and applicable software skills Interpersonal skills Ability to create a positive tutoring and learning environment in the writing center Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required. Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. Master's degree from any accredited institution, preferred. One (1) year of related experience required. Two (2) years of related experience, preferred. **This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.** The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable): The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. ***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.*** Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Full time Compensation Range: $36,024.00 to $41,427.60 For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. Dear Job Seekers, Thank you for your interest in a position at Collin College! Accolades Independent surveys of Collin College’s employees show it is an amazing place to work. Collin College has been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by the Great Colleges Program. Collin College has also been recognized as one of the DFW Metroplex’s “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.” Culture Should you choose to start your journey with us, you will find yourself immersed in a culture of innovation and growth. Initiatives tied to the college’s master and strategic plans challenge our employees to grow professionally while still feeling supported with training and collaboration. Benefits We invite you to explore our competitive benefits today. Grow your career at Collin College today! Collin College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information or assistance, contact Human Resources at (972) 985-3783 or send an email.

Salary : $36,024 - $41,428