STUDENT- WRITING CENTER TUTOR Fall 25
STUDENT- WRITING CENTER TUTOR Fall 25
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Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Writing is looking for interested students to work in the Writing Center.
- Tutoring a wide range of students including international and graduate students from across the college approximately 10 hours a week to help them gain independence as writers
- Maintaining the Writing Center as a welcoming and inclusive space for all
- Hosting workshops and visits from classesto promote use of the Writing Center Develop instructional content
QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities particularly in expository genres
- Successful completion of either Academic Writing I;Inquiry Research and Writing Across the Disciplines;Introduction to the Essay;or Ithaca Seminar in Writing
- Completion of additional writing courses beyond the 100level especially Argumentstronglypreferred
- Sophomore standing at time of first week working
- Commitment to helping others become more effective writers
- Excellentcommunication skills
- Personal qualities conducive to oneonone conferences such as a friendly approachable manner; patience; good listening abilities; and a sense of maturity and responsibility
- Rising sophomores to seniors; we cannot hire current seniors or graduates.
- Experience/interest in writing copy or instructional material web design online content development PR and/or graphic design is highly desirable
NOTE: If hired you will be REQUIRED to take WRTG 21800: Writing Center Pedagogy for 1credit in the Fall 2025 semester Pass/Fail. The course meets Mondays from 10am 11:40am during Block I.
That means the course ends in October and if successfully completed you will begin tutoring in the Writing Center. You can still register for the course if you arent hired. Then if you try again next year and get hired you can begin tutoring immediately in Fall 2025.
PLEASE RECONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU CANNOT REGISTER FOR WRTG 218 FALL 2025 FOR ANY REASON. Reasons may include but are not limited to conflicts with other classes overload credits that are not permitted or work conflicts. Please consult with your advisor to ensure you can take the course. It is recommended that you register for WRTG 218 even if you havent completed the interview process; the course can be dropped later if desired.
Pay Rate: $15.65/hr
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
Interested applicants must apply online atithaca/jobsand attach a resume and cover letter. Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Submit the following documents:
- A 500word cover letter. Explain why you want to work as a tutor in the Writing Center. Refer to your own abilities attitudes and experiences as a writer as well as your personal attributes.
- Two expository writing samples:
- One should be a traditional academic research paper minimum of 4 pages long
- One from a genre of your choice page length can vary
- Aresume
- An unofficial copy of yourtranscript.
ALL MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED. This is a competitive position and incomplete applications will automatically not be considered.
For questions please contact Student Employment at
Employment Type
Part-Time
