Applicant Pool for Tutors, Writing Center
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LocationOwens Toledo Campus; Owens Findlay Campus
Work modeon-site
Typetemporary
SeniorityEntry
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJun 5, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live1d ago
Evergreen / pipeline role
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Bachelor's degree in English or writing field
Knowledge of student-centered tutoring strategies
Knowledgeable of writing practices, developmental writing and composition curriculum standards and writing formats
Strong interpersonal skills
Computer skills
Ability to multi-task, collaborate with others, and work independently
Be able to analyze student's needs and explain materials in a variety of ways
Ability to work with students from various socioeconomic backgrounds
Masters of Arts in English, or a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English or a related area
Teaching and/or tutoring experience
Must be able to work with students from various socioeconomic backgrounds
Skills
computer skills
Advertised Position Title:
About the role
Applicant Pool for Tutors, Writing Center
Job Description:
Writing support tutors will work one-on-one or in small groups with undergraduate students. Tutors assist students by leading them to a greater understanding of their writing by demonstrating how to identify and correct writing weaknesses, and empowering students to begin editing and revising on their own for success in future writing projects.
This position would be available on both the Toledo and Findlay campuses, please indicate in the application questions which campus you would be able to teach at.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Knowledge of student-centered tutoring strategies.
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Must be knowledgeable of writing practices, developmental writing and composition curriculum standards and writing formats. Experience tutoring and/or teaching at the college level is desirable. Strong interpersonal skills and computer skills are necessary.
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Ability to multi-task, collaborate with others, and work independently. Be able to analyze student’s needs and explain materials in a variety of ways to build confidence and comprehension.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
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Candidate will help students understand and apply underlying principles and help them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Candidate will prepare for tutoring by becoming familiar with textbooks, software, and teaching tools used in courses.
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Candidate will thoroughly and accurately document tutoring sessions to support reporting requirements.
Other Characteristics:
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The tutor should be energetic, positive, creative, multi-tasking team player who is able to generate new ideas to better serve students. The candidate will need to be sensitive to the needs of at-risk students as well as maintain confidentiality of personal student and program information.
Minimum Education/Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in English or writing field.
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Masters of Arts in English, preferred, or a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English or a related area.
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Teaching and/or tutoring experience preferred. Must be able to work with students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Union Position:
Job Classification:
Staff
Duty Days:
Varies Semester to Semester
Work Schedule:
This varies semester to semester.
Grant Funded Position:
No - Not Grant Funded
FLSA Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Hiring Range:
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Retirement System:
STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)