Tutor Coordinator, Writing

Position Summary

The Tutor Coordinator is responsible for providing academic support to students enrolled in a range of courses through traditional tutoring and structured weekly writing skills sessions. This role collaborates closely with faculty, part-time tutors, and the Learning Center Coordinator to assist students with writing assignments. Tutoring will be provided in both in-person and virtual formats, serving students across multiple campuses.

Essential Job Functions/Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitates the development of academic writing for students seeking additional academic support outside of the classroom.
• Works in both one-on-one and small group settings on academic writing assignments.
• Collaborates with English faculty course leads to design weekly writing skills sessions that pair with upcoming assignments.
• Designs academic skills workshops, including time management and study skills, targeted for students enrolled in general education courses with multiple writing assignments.
• Proactively contact students referred by faculty to schedule tutoring sessions.
• Affords assistance to the Learning Center Coordinator in designing training for part-time tutoring staff based on faculty needs, student feedback, and best practices for writing tutoring.
• Records tutoring visit data in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Promotes tutoring services by visiting classes, being embedded in course shells, or attending resource fairs.
• Maintains knowledge of course schedules for high-demand subjects.
• Captures Learning Center services in the Learning Center Coordinator's absence.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related subject area.
• Must have subject matter expertise (shown by an A or B in the course subject and/or extensive experience) in English Composition courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous tutoring experience, particularly in a community college setting.
• Associate’s degree or higher in English, Journalism, or Education.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience working with a variety of learning styles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide range of faculty, staff, and student population.
• Proficient in virtual environments such as Zoom or Teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process.
• Official transcripts are required upon hire.
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.