Writing Tutor Job at Missouri State University in West Plains

Student Status
Work Study Optional – You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location
West Plains Campus

Department
West Plains Grizzly Tutoring Lab

Hiring Range
$14.00 hourly

Department/Employer Operating Hours

How many hours per week are required?
5 - 15 hours

Description of Primary Duties
Work with fellow students individually or in small groups to help with organization, development, style, and sentence level issues. Tutors do not fix papers; they support students' written work to help them become more independent and confident writers.

Required Qualifications
Passed ENG 110 with an A. Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 with at least a 3.2 in the subject area. Letter of recommendation from an English teacher is required. Previous experience tutoring isn’t required but it’s desirable. A willingness to learn, interest in tutoring students for success, and enthusiasm to help others become better writers are necessary for the job. Work study students who meet these criteria are especially welcome.

Open Date
03/19/2025

Close Date
05/16/2025

Posting Number
20250027STU

Required Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts - 1
2. Letter of Recommendation - 1 (Non-confidential)

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Documents - 1

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Does your financial aid award letter show that you have a work study award for the current academic year?
  • Yes
  • No
• How many credit hours are you enrolled in for the upcoming fall semester?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I'm not sure.
• Do you have any formal or informal tutoring experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• If Yes, please describe:

  (Open Ended Question)

• List all classes that you feel comfortable tutoring:

  (Open Ended Question)

• What other time commitments (such as class, student organizations, etc.) will affect your availability to work?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Do you prefer to be contacted by phone or e-mail? Please include contact information.

  (Open Ended Question)

If you have questions:
Office of Human Resources
(t) 417-836-5102
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have student employment questions:
Student Employment Services
(t) 417-836-5627
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.