What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT EMPLOYEE - Writing Center Tutor position at ehwy/CX/?
RESPONSIBILITIES 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 for the upcoming Online Writing Lab
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
- Experience/interest in writing copy or instructional material, web design, online content development, PR, and/or graphic design is highly desirable!
Instructions to Apply:
Please apply online and submit a letter of intent (cover letter) of around 500 words explaining why you would like to work as a tutor in the Writing Center and referring to your own abilities, attitudes, and experiences as a writer, as well as your personal attributes. Please also submit two expository writing samples, a resume, and an unofficial copy of your transcript.
New tutors are required to take a 1-credit Pedagogy course during their first semester of tutoring.
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