Virginia Community Colleges is hiring: Writing Tutor in Albemarle

Special Instructions for Applicants

Application Package must include:

• Online Application
• Resume
• Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references

PVCC will only accept online applications. PVCC will not accept hand-delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters, resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts (if required) must be attached electronically to the online application. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for initial review. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service.

Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately.

References & criminal background checks required.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Job Title: Writing Tutor

Employment type: part-time (wage)

Work schedule: 29 hours or less per week, variable schedule

Overview: Through robust staff education, writing tutors collaborate with students to develop their writing across disciplines, as well as their skills in other subjects in the humanities taught at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Other subjects are based on the tutor’s academic background and comfort level. Writing tutors are also embedded in online and in-person courses in order to build connections with the Writing Center and to support students one-on-one, in small groups or whole class activities.

Duties and Responsibilities: Writing Center tutors work with students individually and collectively in writing and may also work with students in foreign languages, humanities, and social sciences. Rather than teaching students, tutors collaborate with and model the thinking and processes (such as using course resources, working with others, asking questions, navigating the library, etc.) that can support success in their classes. Tutors document their work and participate in regular staff development (both online and in person). When they are not working with students, tutors develop resources and conduct research to support student writing at PVCC. Tutors also give and receive feedback, using this feedback to further develop their skills. Though this is an in-person position, tutors also work with students in Zoom during their shifts.

KSA's/Required Qualifications:

• Desire to work with and learn from others
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrates academic resilience, development, and success, especially in the subjects in which they tutor
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Responsible, dependable, and honest

Additional Considerations:

• Has sought tutoring in academic work

Operation of a State Vehicle: No

Supervises Employees: No

Required Travel: minimal

Posting Number: WGE_2254P

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Number of Vacancies: 10

Job Open Date: 11/08/2024

Job Close Date: 01/20/2025

Agency Website: pvcc.edu

Contact Name: Human Resources

Email: humanresources@pvcc.edu

Phone Number: 4349616567