Missouri Western State University is hiring: Writing Tutor in August

Position Information

Position Title : Writing Tutor

Department : Center for Academic Support

Appointment Term : Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Job Summary : In the MWSU Center for Academic Support, tutoring is provided to assist students. The main purpose is to provide academic assistance to students through one-on-one tutoring or small group tutoring in person at the CAS or online via Zoom. Secondary roles include staying up-to-date on discipline knowledge and light clerical responsibilities.

Responsibilities :

• Provide academic assistance to students through one-on-one tutoring in person at the CAS or online via Zoom.
• Complete rigorous training the first semester to cover clerical responsibilities, discipline knowledge, course content, and tutoring techniques.
• Operate the CAS front desk, which includes greeting clients, answering phones, logging clients in and out, and other light clerical tasks.
• Build on their knowledge foundation by studying materials and completing exercises that further their understanding of the disciplines tutored.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications : Preference will be given to applicants who received an A in the aforementioned English courses and / or have tutoring experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Demands : Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands :

Location : CAS Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213

Federal Work Study : Not Required

Hours of Work : Tutors are hired based on student demand throughout each semester. Hours will vary.

Posting Number : ST142P

Number of Vacancies : 6

Open Date : 05 / 28 / 2024

Priority Deadline : 03 / 01 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

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