Tutor – Writing

Position Open Notice
Tutor - Writing

Part-time
Thatcher, Arizona

College and Area Information:
Eastern Arizona College’s District Offices are located in Thatcher, Arizona, a beautiful rural area with easy access to arid
as well as mountainous recreation. The College is located approximately 125 miles northeast of Tucson and 165 miles
southeast of Phoenix. EAC is a comprehensive community college offering five associate degrees across nearly 50
programs of study. Eastern Arizona College is the oldest member of the Arizona Community College system and is fully
accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Position Summary and Organizational Relationship:
The Tutor for Writing works under the general supervision of the tutor coordinator at the Student Learning Center in the
Library. This is a part-time position consisting of up to and no more than 19.5 hours per week as scheduled by the
supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be
considered.

• Minimum of an AA or AAS degree; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Applicants must have received a B in the class subject to be tutored.
• Knowledgeable in APA, MLA and Chicago Manual Style citation methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing and able to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings and weekends.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous tutoring work experience in the subject area, minimum of one year.
• Prior experience with Canvas, myEAC portal and EAC Monster Email or equivalent.
• Experience with Grammarly
  

Essential Functions:

• Teaches skills to help improve writing performance including paper planning and note-taking.
• Tutors students on essay types and formats.
• Tutor students on citation, using APA, MLA and Chicago Manual Style formatting.
• Reviews and stays up to date with English curricula topics and assignments.
• Provides students with positive and constructive feedback.
• Builds meaningful connections with students.
• Works with different learning styles and preferences.
• Provides workshops and classroom presentations.
• Reviews online paper submissions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Understanding of the writing process across various academic disciplines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate student work constructively.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
• Familiarity with common grammatical, punctuation, and syntax issues in student writing.
• Time management skills to balance multiple tutoring appointments and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem-solving.

Physical Abilities:
Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods while conducting tutoring sessions.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively in one-on-one or small group settings.
  

Working Environment:
Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Primarily located in an indoor, climate-controlled academic setting such as a library, learning center, or office

• Generally low to moderate noise levels, typical of educational settings.
  

Application Information:
Applicants should send a resume, a letter of application addressing each of the required qualifications and describing
experience related to the position responsibilities and a signed copy of the EAC application form, available on EAC’s
website (EAC Application Form). Application materials can be emailed to careers@eac.edu or mailed to the address listed
below:

Eastern Arizona College
Human Resources – SS 209
615 N. Stadium Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552-0769

The submission of all required application materials for the screening committee’s review is the responsibility of
the applicant. Applicants must be prepared to interview at their own expense.

Closing Date:
The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate
is identified.

Compensation and Position Availability:
The initial position compensation is $17.00 per hour. The anticipated position start date is as soon as practical once the
successful candidate is identified.



Questions:
Human Resources Department

Voice: (928) 428-8915
FAX: (928) 428-2580
E-mail: Careers@eac.edu

EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Eastern Arizona College is in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is
not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs and activities.
Eastern Arizona College complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S. Code § 1092(f) and the Higher
Education Opportunity Act of 2008, by distributing an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report is intended to inform the campus community of campus safety
information, Clery Act crime statistics, on-campus housing fire data and statistics, and policies and procedures relating to sexual violence, emergency response, and other
safety factors. A copy of EAC’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report can be found at https://eac.edu/student-life/campus-safety.php. Additional copies are available at the
Alumni Library (Thatcher Campus), the Learning Resource Center (Payson Campus), and the library (Gila Pueblo Campus). A paper copy of the report will be provided upon
request at EAC’s District Office, located at 615 N. Stadium Avenue, Thatcher, AZ.
A daily crime log listing all criminal and alleged criminal incidents reported to campus police/security is available on-site, during normal business hours, at each of the
campuses: EAC Police Department, located at 620 N. College Avenue, Thatcher, AZ (Thatcher Campus); Gila Pueblo Campus Administration Office, located at 8274 Six
Shooter Canyon Road, Globe, AZ (Gila Pueblo Campus); and Payson Campus Administration Office, located at 201 N. Mud Springs Rd., Payson, AZ (Payson Campus).
A fire log containing all reported fires that occurred at any of EAC's on-campus student housing facilities is available during normal business hours at the Housing Office,
located at 900 N. College Avenue, Thatcher, AZ.