Composition Learning Assistant 2026-2027

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title: Composition Learning Assistant

Pay Grade Level: SI Leader G2

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems

Department: Supplemental Instruction

Campus Location: Escanaba

Min Salary: $15.49

Max Salary: $18.22

FTE: 20

Summary: Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Position Type: Staff

Job Summary/Basic Function: The responsibility of this temporary position is to provide assistance to students enrolled in the composition courses, with a primary focus on corequisite courses. This position will be providing support in and out of the classroom, as needed by students and the instructor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence (at least an A-) in ENGL 101, Rhetoric & Composition or a comparable course.
• Completed the equivalent of two years of college course work.
• Strong foundation in reading and writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with teaching or tutoring.
• Candidate must be committed to student retention and success and display exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in English or related field.
• Two years’ experience working at the college level.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with faculty to help students meet learning outcomes.
• Provide academic support for students who are having difficulty meeting the learning outcomes of the composition courses.
• Provide individual and group tutoring and mentoring to composition students.
• Recognize and respond to students according to their varying learning needs and use innovative strategies to assist them in grasping and applying subject matter.
• Maintain and provide data on students assisted, time spent, and type of assistance provided to supervisor and College Readiness Coordinator.
• Serve as resource for composition students who are at risk and ensure that they are provided the necessary assistance.
• Attend composition courses as requested by the faculty to ensure consistency of teaching methods and learning outcomes.
• Hold office hours/open support time in the HUB.
• Any other duties as assigned.