Academic Tutor - Writing Center - Hourly Job at Brookdale Community College in M

Overview

The College is seeking a pool of applicants for hourly Academic Tutor positions for the English Department Writing Center. Assignments could be at the Lincroft main campus and/or the College’s Higher Education Centers.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals/small groups of students in fundamental and advanced areas of writing, including essays and research papers.
• Support classroom instruction, administer/evaluate placement essays, order materials, maintain records, and supervise the use of materials and facilities.
• Analyze individual student writing needs, develop learning objectives to meet those needs, and monitor student progress.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a closely related field is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing.
• In-depth knowledge of the process approach to writing instruction, as well as excellent grammar and interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to work with students with special needs and students for whom English is a second language.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations: Please be aware that this is a pool position. Your completed application will enable hiring officials to contact you if and when a hiring need arises. Applicants responding to this announcement will be required to answer the following questions:

1. What do you consider the role of the tutor?
2. Do you have any tutoring experience? If so, please describe.
3. Are you available to work daytime hours?
4. Are you available to work evening hours?

Applicants identified for consideration will be invited to first complete a proofreading exercise and respond to a sample student essay.

Application Documents

Cover Letter, Other, Resume

Pay Rate

$21.36/hr