Missouri Western State University is hiring: Writing Tutor in August

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.

Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

1. MWSU Student
2. Degree Seeking
3. Enrolled at least part-time
4. Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
5. Recommendation by two MWSU Faculty members
6. 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:

1. 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:

1. Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone, and speakers.

Location: 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 Number: ST142P

Number of Vacancies: 6

Open Date: 05/28/2024

Priority Deadline: 03/01/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes