Tutor I (part time - 2 positions available)
Job Title Tutor I (part time - 2 positions available) Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Office of Academic Affairs - RELLIS Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Bryan, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Salary:
$10.
32 - $16.
00 per hour commensurate with experience.
Job Description
Summary:
Under direct supervision from the Writing Center Coordinator, the incumbent will provide advice and resources at every stage of the writing process:
Assist students formatting papers, properly citing their papers in MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation the instructor requires; assist students to brainstorm ideas to enable them to begin assignments; discuss how to formulate clear thesis statements; clarify lesson instructions; teach while proofreading; clarify what plagiarism is and make sure students know how to cite in-text; learn what the professors require, so students can comply with each particular criteria for a well-composed paper; work closely with ADA students to enable their success; be familiar with and have extensive experience in helping with the research process as it applies to college writing.
Responsibilities:
- Meeting with students individually and in small groups to help students with their writing process.
- Using guiding questions to assist students to think critically, further helping students understand how to improve their writing.
- Guiding students through the writing process:
prewriting (including brainstorming & outlining), drafting, revising, proofreading & editing.
- Researching and developing writing and reading aids.
- Participating and leading workshops on elements of writing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and
Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Friendly and approachable, patient with good listening skills, and a sense of responsibility.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Preferred major:
English or other Liberal Arts Degree.
- Past mentoring or tutoring experience.
- Use of multiple writing and citation styles (MLA, Chicago, APA, etc.
,).
- Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs.
Other Requirements:
Positions are part time (19 hours/week or less), non-exempt, and non-budgeted.
These positions will provide services only during Fall and Spring Semesters.
This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.
S.
citizens and legal permanent residents only.
Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices.
Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply.
A resume may be submitted in addition to a completed employment application.
All positions are security-sensitive.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Coaching And Mentoring Communication Copy Editing Editing Friendliness Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$10.
32 - $16.
00 per hour commensurate with experience.
Job Description
Summary:
Under direct supervision from the Writing Center Coordinator, the incumbent will provide advice and resources at every stage of the writing process:
Assist students formatting papers, properly citing their papers in MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation the instructor requires; assist students to brainstorm ideas to enable them to begin assignments; discuss how to formulate clear thesis statements; clarify lesson instructions; teach while proofreading; clarify what plagiarism is and make sure students know how to cite in-text; learn what the professors require, so students can comply with each particular criteria for a well-composed paper; work closely with ADA students to enable their success; be familiar with and have extensive experience in helping with the research process as it applies to college writing.
Responsibilities:
- Meeting with students individually and in small groups to help students with their writing process.
- Using guiding questions to assist students to think critically, further helping students understand how to improve their writing.
- Guiding students through the writing process:
prewriting (including brainstorming & outlining), drafting, revising, proofreading & editing.
- Researching and developing writing and reading aids.
- Participating and leading workshops on elements of writing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and
Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Friendly and approachable, patient with good listening skills, and a sense of responsibility.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Preferred major:
English or other Liberal Arts Degree.
- Past mentoring or tutoring experience.
- Use of multiple writing and citation styles (MLA, Chicago, APA, etc.
,).
- Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs.
Other Requirements:
Positions are part time (19 hours/week or less), non-exempt, and non-budgeted.
These positions will provide services only during Fall and Spring Semesters.
This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.
S.
citizens and legal permanent residents only.
Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices.
Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply.
A resume may be submitted in addition to a completed employment application.
All positions are security-sensitive.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Coaching And Mentoring Communication Copy Editing Editing Friendliness Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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