Professional Writing Tutor Job at Endicott College in Beverly

We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott's seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!

Please apply today if this opportunity looks like the right fit for you.

Reporting to the Director of the Tutoring and Writing Center, Professional Writing Tutors help students engage thoughtfully in writing and revision, offering empathy and feedback in 1:1 visits. Professional writing tutors should be experienced in long-form academic writing projects such as theses and dissertations.

Responsibilities:

• Support students in 1:1 tutoring sessions (in person and remote)
• Create resources, such as templates, visual aids, guides, checklists, or tip sheets to help students understand common writing challenges and expectations across disciplines

• Assist with writing groups and writing studios
• Develop and facilitate student-facing workshops based on interest and need
• Engage in supervisory meetings and team meetings as scheduled
• Complete visit notes for tutoring sessions; alert center leadership about any concerning sessions
• Engage in professional development, team building, and reflective practice
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Education, or other writing-intensive field (Ph.D. preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working with writers engaged in long-form writing projects such as theses and dissertations
• In-depth understanding of academic writing conventions, research methodologies, source integration, and citation standards (MLA, APA, Chicago) as applied in advanced research writing.
• Skilled at identifying students' struggles and addressing them patiently and creatively.
• Ability to make students feel comfortable and motivated, explaining complex writing techniques in an accessible way
• Ability to adapt to each individual student's needs
• Experience supporting neurodivergent students preferred
• Experience supporting English language learners and multilingual students preferred