Job TitleTutor I (part time) Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Office of Academic Affairs - RELLIS Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationBryan, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: $10.32 - $16.00 per hour commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: Under direct supervision from the Writing Center Coordinator, the incumbent will provide advice and resources at every stage of the writing process: Assist students formatting papers, properly citing their papers in MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation the instructor requires; Assist students to brainstorm ideas to enable them to begin assignments; Discuss how to formulate clear thesis statements; Clarify lesson instructions; Teach while proofreading; Clarify what plagiarism is and make sure students know how to cite in-text; Learn what the professors require, so students can comply with each particular criteria for a well-composed paper; Work closely with ADA students to enable their success; Be familiar with and have extensive experience in helping with the research process as it applies to college writing. Responsibilities: - Meeting with students individually and in small groups to help students with their writing process; - Using guiding questions to assist students to think critically, further helping students understand how to improve their writing; - Guiding students through the writing process: prewriting (including brainstorming & outlining), drafting, revising, proofreading & editing; - Researching and developing writing and reading aids; - Participating and leading workshops on elements of writing; - Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred major: English or other Liberal Arts degree). - One year of related experience required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Friendly and approachable for students, patient with good listening skills and a sense of responsibility. - Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred major: English or other Liberal Arts Degree. - Past mentoring or tutoring experience. - Use of multiple writing and citation styles (MLA, Chicago, APA, etc.,). - Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs. Other Requirements: This position is part time (19 hours/week or less), non-exempt, and non-budgeted. This position will provide services only during Fall and Spring Semesters. This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System. Working for System Offices means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's eleven universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus. The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas. However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied. So, whether you are looking for an executive, professional, technical or support position, we invite you to consider becoming part of System Offices! If you have questions, please contact us at (979) 458-6169 or email SystemOfficesEmployment@tamus.edu. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6169. Moore/Connally Building 301 Tarrow Street College Station, Texas 77840 https://goo.gl/maps/bm83p System Office has departments in other locations in the Bryan/College Station area as well as in Austin, TX and Washington D.C. Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp Season 1- Episode 3