St Olaf College
Academic Success Center Writing Tutor Tier 3 Job at St Olaf College in Northfiel
St Olaf College, Northfield, MN, United States, 55057
Job Description
Job Title: Writing Tutor
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Academic Success Center
Unit Number (5 digits): 14152
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Bridget Draxler, Associate Director of Writing and Academic Support
Pay Rate (Check One) $12.25/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
Help students from across the campus achieve their academic writing goals. Writing Tutors spend 7-8 hours per week meeting with the Writing Desk team, developing resources for writing, and staffing the Writing Desk. Tutors help students with written assignments at any stage of the process, from understanding the assignment and planning an approach, through organizing and drafting, to preparing the works cited page and making final edits. Support is process-oriented, rather than product-oriented, with the focus on the writer before the writing. This position is ideal for students who are careful, thoughtful readers, empathetic listeners, and reflective writers. Writing tutors will be eligible for OEP credit upon completion of three semesters as a writing tutor.
Transferable Skills:
Interpersonal communication
Writing, speaking, and listening skills
The ability to work with diverse students from a variety of educational backgrounds, learning styles, abilities, and disciplinary contexts
The ability to provide feedback, support, and motivation to peers
Duties and Responsibilities:
Tutor students from any class, in any discipline, at any stage of the writing process, adapting to the needs of each individual student, some of whom speak a language other than English at home, are underprepared and/or have learning disabilities.
Actively participate in new tutor training, summer training, and weekly training sessions
Complete TutorTrac reports for each tutoring session in a timely manner
Contribute to a team project (during down time at the Writing Desk)
Participate in the Writing Tutor mentoring program
Maintain prompt and open communication with supervisor
Commit to working 6-8 hours per week
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills (open-minded, sensitive, attuned to diverse experiences)
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to listen carefully and ask critical questions
Commitment to a diverse, inclusive community of tutors
Preference will be given to first-year students; first- and second-years are welcome to apply.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
Job Title: Writing Tutor
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Academic Success Center
Unit Number (5 digits): 14152
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Bridget Draxler, Associate Director of Writing and Academic Support
Pay Rate (Check One) $12.25/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
Help students from across the campus achieve their academic writing goals. Writing Tutors spend 7-8 hours per week meeting with the Writing Desk team, developing resources for writing, and staffing the Writing Desk. Tutors help students with written assignments at any stage of the process, from understanding the assignment and planning an approach, through organizing and drafting, to preparing the works cited page and making final edits. Support is process-oriented, rather than product-oriented, with the focus on the writer before the writing. This position is ideal for students who are careful, thoughtful readers, empathetic listeners, and reflective writers. Writing tutors will be eligible for OEP credit upon completion of three semesters as a writing tutor.
Transferable Skills:
Interpersonal communication
Writing, speaking, and listening skills
The ability to work with diverse students from a variety of educational backgrounds, learning styles, abilities, and disciplinary contexts
The ability to provide feedback, support, and motivation to peers
Duties and Responsibilities:
Tutor students from any class, in any discipline, at any stage of the writing process, adapting to the needs of each individual student, some of whom speak a language other than English at home, are underprepared and/or have learning disabilities.
Actively participate in new tutor training, summer training, and weekly training sessions
Complete TutorTrac reports for each tutoring session in a timely manner
Contribute to a team project (during down time at the Writing Desk)
Participate in the Writing Tutor mentoring program
Maintain prompt and open communication with supervisor
Commit to working 6-8 hours per week
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills (open-minded, sensitive, attuned to diverse experiences)
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to listen carefully and ask critical questions
Commitment to a diverse, inclusive community of tutors
Preference will be given to first-year students; first- and second-years are welcome to apply.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.