Professional Tutor - Writing - PT

Position Title: Professional Tutor of Writing

Reports To: Director of Learning Services
Academic Services

Department: Learning Services

Employment Status: Part-time, 15-18 hours/week

Pay Cycle: 9 Months

Pay Months: August-July

Position Summary: Provide comprehensive writing support to a diverse student population with varied academic needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist students across the disciplines throughout all levels of the research and writing process
• Collaborate with faculty to incorporate course-specific learning outcomes during tutoring sessions
• Assist students in identifying their individual strengths and skills in order to make study plans, establish academic goals, and maximize the student's potential
• Work with students in person and through online platforms
• Guide graduate students towards developing a professional written voice with formal language
• Provide academic skill building workshops
• Participate in outreach activities to promote tutoring services
• Assist in the maintenance and evaluation of tutoring materials and services
• Collaborate as a team member of the Student Success Center (SSC)
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Art in English required, Master's degree strongly preferred
• Experience with tutoring via on-line delivery/distance learning strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence; experience working with underrepresented students and students from at-risk backgrounds
• Experience and understanding of current issues and developments in higher education
• Outstanding verbal, writing, and presentation skills; must be able to communicate and interact effectively with Mount Mary students, employees, and alumnae
• Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands:

• Must sit, walk or stand
• Some repetitive motion may be required

Working Conditions:

Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year

Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace.

Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.