Job Description
Job Description
This position is for the full academic year, open only to enrolled upperclassmen. Freshmen are not eligible to apply for this position.
Expected hours of work per week : 5-15 hours per week
Work Location & Hours : Writing Center; 8am-10pm
Purpose of the position :
- Serving God and His Church by making better writers
- Honoring student writers as image bearers by offering them hospitality and support
- Developing student tutors so they can grow in their editing, communication, and relational skills
Qualifications for the position :
Excellent writing skillsThorough knowledge of English grammarGood interpersonal skillsReliableProactive in seeking feedbackAbility to work between 10 and 15 hours a weekExpected Duties and Responsibilities :
Tutor students who come to the writing center for helpCommunicate with professors about student visits and writing center assignmentsHelp advertise the services of the writing centerEngage in professional development as a tutorWork on writing-related research projects, as neededLocation : the writing center (Kresge 205)General office hours : Monday to Thursday 9am to 8pm, Fridays 9am to 5pmResume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed
Career & Self-Development through sharpening pedagogical and editing skills.Communication in the form of writing, editing, and talking in sessions.Critical Thinking in the form of analysis of papers and problem-solving.Global Literacy is displayed by working with writers from a range of cultures and backgrounds.Leadership through guiding student writers through the revision process.Professionalism by being on time, kind, and competent.Teamwork including communicating with and serving alongside other tutors.Technology through working with the scheduling system.Work Habits (with the alignment of Core Values)
The College asks from its staff members the following fundamental work habits :
Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)Makes suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure . (Integrity, Faithfulness)Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness)Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
Physical Demands
Sitting : Remaining in the seated position
Lifting : Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.
Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
