Writing Assistant Job at University Of Portland in Portland

Writing Assistant Co-Pilots provide writing assistance to UP students in any discipline or course. Writing Assistants can tutor in-person in the Learning Commons, remotely via Zoom, or both. Writing Assistants are not required, but can, host drop-in hours for at least one hour per week in the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons is a program of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC).

Core Duties

• Take English 317, the three-credit Writing Assistant training course, in the Fall ‘23 semester. English 317 meets Wednesdays from 4:10-6:55.
• Support active student learning at all stages of the writing process by helping students understand writing prompts, brainstorm ideas, create drafts, revise and edit.
• May hold drop-in hours to help encourage students to get help in their classes.
• Actively participate in all required training sessions.
• Read and respond to communications with the Associate Director of Tutoring Services and the Director of the Writing Center.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming, inclusive, antiracist environment in the Learning Commons in our physical and online spaces.
• Value and maintain confidentiality of students following FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions and time worked.
• Complete post-visit follow-up reports.
• Follow Learning Commons policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized space in the Learning Commons.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of tutored courses with a B or better.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Availability to work a minimum of 2 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in academic peer assistance within or outside of the classroom or experience teaching or one-on-one tutoring.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on appointment requests.

Physical Requirements

Posting Number: SE551-2023

Number of Vacancies: [insert number]

Estimated Start Date: 01/12/2025

Open Date: 11/28/2024

Close Date: 12/10/2024

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• Unofficial Transcript

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Contact:
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
recruitment@up.edu