Graduate Writing Tutor

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).Position InformationPosition TitleRequisition NumberRequisition Number

H01601PPosition CategoryCampus LocationCampus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UTMonths per yearPay GradeHourly Pay RateHourly Pay Rate

$20FLSAJob Summary/Basic FunctionFulfilling job helping students at all levels — and graduate students in particular — to improve their writing skill and confidence through conversation and consultation. Tutors provide support for students writing in courses from across the curriculum.

Concurrent paid training provided and required for this position.

Position provides opportunities for conference participation, committee work, editing, group leadership, and publication experience.Required QualificationsMust be a

WSU

graduate student in good academic standing.We hire successful students from all majors.Demonstrated writing proficiency through coursework and by submitting an academic writing sample at the time of interview.Interpersonal communication skills are important.Interest in learning to explain key writing concepts: audience, purpose, organization, development, structure.

Part of the funding for this role is based in a Work Study allotment, and this means that we need to make certain that each candidate qualifies for that funding before we move forward with the hiring process.Grad students often do not apply for

FAFSA

because they do not want loans. To get this funding, though, you must do the following:

— apply for

FAFSA

— select Work Study

— and then reject the follow-up loan letter.Preferred QualificationsPrefer students who are interested in contributing to the success of others, who seek leadership opportunities, and who wish to use their varied skills and talents to support program goals.

Willingness and preference for contributing beyond the basic tutoring requirements. We seek students who wish to exercise new and emerging interpersonal, technical, leadership, and teaching skills in a safe and supportive learning environment.If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at

WSU , we would love to hear from you.Physical Activity of this positionPhysical Activity of this position

Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Physical Requirements of this positionPhysical Requirements of this position

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

Public Job PostingInternal Job PostingAgency ReferralAdvertisement/PublicationPersonal ReferralWebsiteOther

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

ResumeCover LetterAcademic Writing SampleOptional Documents

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