Tutor, Writing Center
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LocationMiami Shores- Main Campus
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3–5 yrs
DepartmentCenter for Academic Support and Advising (CASA)
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedApr 23, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Apr 23, 2026
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Bachelor’s Degree in English Composition and Rhetoric; English Education required.
3-5 years of related experience required.
Must be able to examine assessment data and use appropriate interventions to promote skill development.
Proficiency of all Microsoft suites, applications for communication, reporting, and analyzing data and other information.
Must be able to quickly learn to use other software tools independently.
Must know how to enter data into spreadsheets and/or other similar databases.
Knowledge on how to use scantrons and copy machines.
Must be able to speak and write professionally to communicate data results to students, parents, faculty, and/or staff.
Prepare reports for a variety of audiences.
Master’s Degree in English Composition and Rhetoric; English Education preferred.
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
spreadsheets
databases
scantrons
copy machines
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Summary
Barry University, Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA) department is currently seeking a Writing Center Tutor. The part-time Writing Center tutor tutors a diverse population of both undergraduate and graduate students in the Writing Center. The tutor works in the Writing Center approximately 10-15 hours per week, Mondays through Saturdays.
Essential Functions
Provides one-on-one and small-group tutorial services to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students.
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Identifies students’ writing skills needs;
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Differentiates strategies and instructional materials to meet individual students’ needs;
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Provides students with specific and clear feedback on how to revise areas of higher-order concerns;
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Guides students in recognizing and repairing lower-order errors;
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Engages students in tutoring sessions by utilizing active learning strategies.
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Fosters student autonomy, as developmentally appropriate;
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Motivates students by being an active listener; and
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Respects students’ diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Documents student work and progress by:
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Using the processes and systems established within the Writing Center to document student progress;
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Entering all data in a timely fashion as specified by the Writing Center Coordinator; and
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Communicating with the Writing Center Coordinator regarding students with challenging or unique situations and documenting record details of such situations through the specified means within the Writing Center.
Participates in professional development and training sessions as related to tutor responsibilities.
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Maintains currency in the content area (e.g. researches and develops new and varied instructional materials and strategies);
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Actively participates in learning community meetings;
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Participates in departmental professional development sessions and staff meetings throughout the semester;
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Serves as a proctor for student placement testing;
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Maintains currency with technological resources for instructional and recordkeeping purposes; and
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Monitors and arranges for the replenishment of consumable materials used in the tutoring environment.
Qualifications/Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in English Composition and Rhetoric; English Education required. Master’s Degree in English Composition and Rhetoric; English Education preferred.
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3-5 years of related experience required.
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Must be able to examine assessment data and use appropriate interventions to promote skill development.
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Proficiency of all MicroSoft suites, applications for communication, reporting, and analyzing data and other information. Must be able to quickly learn to use other software tools independently.
•
Must know how to enter data into spreadsheets and/or other similar databases.
•
Knowledge on how to use scantrons and copy machines.
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Must be able to speak and write professionally to communicate data results to students, parents, faculty, and/or staff. Prepare reports for a variety of audiences.
Benefits
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Legal
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.