Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam is hiring: Tutor 2, Writing Center, Part-time [

Special Instructions

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

• Resume
• Faculty recommendation letter

If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Position Information

Posting Number: 0601182-NC

Position Type: Classified Pools

Position Title: Employment Requirement Not Applicable

Division/Department: Learning Center

Location: Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Job Summary

Works at the Writing Center during scheduled hours providing instructional support to students on an individual, drop-in basis to help with any aspect of writing related to LBCC course work.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Position requires successful completion of WR 121 with a B or above, and recommendation of at least one English faculty member.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires strong knowledge of college composition and rhetoric.
• Must be proficient with or nearing proficiency with grammar and mechanics, varieties of writing processes, and research strategies.
• Requires strong communication skills to interact with and tutor students with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of ability on an informal level.
• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position under limited supervision.
• Must have demonstrated ability to understand and interpret staff instructions in order to assist students and support colleagues.
• Requires the ability to understand the needs and differences of adult students and appropriately respond to those needs.
• Must be able to sensitively deal with students in helping with academic performance.
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written English.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment, including computers for word processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer completion of course work at LBCC with additional writing classes beyond WR 121.
• Prefer recommendation from LBCC writing faculty.
• Prefer experience tutoring or teaching adults.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

May require good arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate keyboard and other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires well-developed listening and speaking ability sufficient to carry on routine conversations. Work is performed in an open lab setting in the Library with minimal exposure to health and safety hazards.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to students at the Writing Center with writing assignments or writing-related course work or projects.
• Helps students interpret and develop strategies for assignments and course requirements.
• Assesses students’ needs and offers a variety of approaches or methods to help students with their writing and revising.
• Encourages students and promotes a supportive learning environment at the Writing Center.
• Maintains current and adequate supply of instructional materials as directed by Writing Assistants and Writing Center Coordinator.
• Assists in keeping records of student contact.
• Regularly meets with Writing Center Coordinator for training and assessment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Application Details

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

• Resume
• Faculty recommendation letter

If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Proposed Start Date

09/30/2024

Full-time or Part-time: Varies

Work Schedule: Regular

Posting Date: 07/23/2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Notes to Applicants

This is a pooled position; applicants will be reviewed when an opening becomes available.

As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant residing in Oregon at the time work commences.

LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency.

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 10

$15.13 hourly

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• I understand I must have State of Oregon residency at the time this position commences.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Academic Transcript
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents

• Academic Transcript 2
• Academic Transcript 3
• U. S. Veteran Proof of Honorable Discharge DD-214, Copy 4
• Letter of Reference 2
• Writing Sample

Contact Information

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