PT Tutor - Writing
Job Description Summary
The part time writing tutor position is responsible for conducting tutoring sessions with Ivy Tech students face-to-face, virtually, and asynchronously.
Job Description
Tutoring
-Tutor students with writing assignments following the established protocol in the Writing Center.
-Facilitate one-on-one support and student learning throughout the entire writing process.
-Complete a written report for each student upon the conclusion of each session.
-Collaborate with faculty and staff when necessary to ensure best possible outcomes for students.
Professional Development
-Participate in the Writing Center’s training and professional development throughout the semester.
-Utilize observation feedback to promote ongoing growth and tutor development.
-Attend and participate in department meetings.
Customer Service
-Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving, collaboration, and desire to identify and support student success.
-Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
-Take initiative to go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student or stakeholder, and get to the root cause of the problem, question, or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. All duties are to be carried out under the guidelines of FERPA.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Testing, Tutoring, and Library Sciences
Minimum Qualifications
-Bachelor’s in English or a writing related field.
-Experience tutoring in a writing center environment.
-Strong working knowledge of technologies required to complete administrative tasks.
-Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications
-Understanding of Writing Center Pedagogy.
-Experience working with community college students.
Other Requirements
-Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
-Official transcripts required upon hiring.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:
Health & Wellness
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Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
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Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Financial & Retirement Benefits
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All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
Educational Benefits
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Fee remission for employees, spouses, and...