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Missouri Western State University

Writing Tutor Job at Missouri Western State University in Saint Joseph

Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO, United States, 64507


Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Writing Tutor

Department
Center for Academic Support

Appointment Term
Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Job Summary

In the MWSU Center for Academic Support, tutoring is provided to assist students. The main purpose is to provide academic assistance to students through one-on-one tutoring or small group tutoring in person at the CAS or online via Zoom. Secondary roles include staying up-to-date on discipline knowledge and light clerical responsibilities.

We are currently hiring for Writing Tutors.

Essential Duties
  • Provide academic assistance to students through one-on-one tutoring in person at the CAS or online via Zoom
  • Complete rigorous training the first semester to cover clerical responsibilities, discipline knowledge, course content, and tutoring techniques
  • Operate the CAS front desk, which includes greeting clients, answering phones, logging clients in and out, and other light clerical tasks
  • Build on their knowledge foundation by studying materials and completing exercises that further their understanding of the disciplines tutored

Required Qualifications
  • MWSU Student
  • Degree Seeking
  • Enrolled at least part-time
  • Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Recommendation by two MWSU Faculty members
  • Must have earned an A or B in English 104, 108 or ETC 200.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who received an A in the aforementioned English courses and/or have tutoring experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge in the content area.

Physical Demands
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands
  • Possible online tutoring.
  • Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone and speakers.

Location where duties are to be performed

(CAS) Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213

Federal Work Study
Not Required

Hours of Work

Tutors are hired based on student demand throughout each semester.
Hours will vary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST142P

Number of Vacancies
6

Open Date
05/28/2024

Priority Deadline
03/01/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)

Review of candidates and interviews will begin immediately until filled. Tutors are hired based on student demand throughout the academic year.