ASC Writing Tutor (Work Study or Student Assistant)

Position Summary

Provides academic tutoring services for writing to students on an individual basis or in small groups. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring services by maintaining a weekly schedule of available hours for appointments.
• Attend tutor training workshops as required.
• Keep accurate records of tutoring appointments by filing tutoring reports.
• Maintain contact with professors in your subject of expertise in order to obtain pertinent materials for the ASC.
• Assist undergraduate students with writing assignments such as, topic selection, formatting, citations, grammar and punctuation.
• Tutoring appointments are intended to assists students in becoming better writers.
• Assist with additional duties as needed such as, covering the front desk, scheduling tutoring appointments, answering phones, organizing materials and maintaining information in the ASC.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Successfully completed courses in subject area tutoring with a grade of “A” or “B”.
• - Successfully demonstrate skills in subject by scoring the minimum required score on grammar and proofing test.
• - Minimum GPA of 3.0 (exceptions upon discretion of the Director).

Experience

• Formal or informal tutoring experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters pertaining to student’s privacy.
• Ability to work independently in an efficient manner.
• Ability to instruct others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the subject matter.
• Enjoy tutoring the subject for which services are being provided.
• Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success.
• Work comfortably with people from various backgrounds.
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in the learning environment.
• Ability to provide and demonstrate quality customer service.
• Pleasant and clearly understandable phone voice.
• Strong organizational skills to work productively.
• Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy (FERPA) regulations.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

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Benefits

Here at Texas Wesleyan University, we offer a comprehensive health and retirement plan. Below are highlights of the main features of the Texas Wesleyan University Employee Benefits Program: Paid Break Days Paid Bereavement Paid Holidays Tuition Waiver Paid Jury Duty Reserved Parking Sick Leave Vacation Gym, Library and other facilities usage Lactation Room