Student Tutor - Writing Center

Responsibilities

• Assists students in understanding course concepts, reinforcing classroom instruction, and fostering the development of effective study and learning strategies.
• Maintains a professional and supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrates strong subject matter knowledge.
• Adequately adheres to institutional policies regarding academic integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current student at NWCC
• Completed Composition I
• Communicates well with students
• Maintains an interested attitude and is both friendly and patient
• Supports a facilitative, conversational, inquiry-based approach to consultations with students
• Completed or is enrolled in ENG 2813 (Peer Tutor Training) course [before or during time of employment]

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups to help them develop their skills as writers.
• Work between 4 to 15 hours a week during peak times of the semester, including supplementary meetings identified by the director.
• Attend paid, mandatory one-hour weekly staff meetings.
• Offer non-directive guidance to students by asking questions, discussing strategy, and providing models and resources from which the students can learn.
• Complete small assignments as part of ongoing professional development.
• Communicate with fellow consultants and the director in a professional manner.
• Participate in providing workshops to classrooms on an as-needed basis.
• Visit classrooms to deliver short writing center orientations on an as-needed basis.
• Contribute to the Writing Center’s resource library.
• Accurately and punctually enter client report forms on the Writing Centers website (http://northwestms.mywconline.com).
• Arrive to work promptly, work the entire scheduled shift, and follow the writing center’s policy for finding a substitute.
• Engage in marketing the writing center as coordinated between the director and the student.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Writing Center Director.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Must work well in a team environment
• Ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, be productive with minimal supervision, and have a good attendance record