Tutor, Writing Center - $8.00/hour
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Position Details
Position Title: Tutor, Writing Center - $8.00/hour
Position Type: Student
Number of Open Positions: Multiple
Department: Writing Center (2064)
Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)
Supervisor: Ryan Rickrode
Work Period: Acad Yr 2025-26
Hours Per Week: 8
Duration of Appointment: Fall, Spring
Work Schedule: Aside from a weekly one-hour staff meeting scheduled at the start of the semester, tutors determine and submit their own individual tutoring hours at the start of each semester.
Position Description
Position Summary
Writing tutors assist clients with any writing task at any stage of the writing process. The focus is on sharing strategies with examples rather than doing the work for the client. Tutors work for 8 hours a week.
Major Preferred
Undergraduate students of all majors may apply.
Experience Required
* Must be at least a second semester first-year
* Must provide a cover letter that discusses interest in position and qualifications
* Must submit the name of a faculty reference
* Must provide an academic writing sample
* E-mail cover letter, faculty reference, and academic writing sample to Ryan Rickrode, Director of the Writing Center (rrickrode@messiah.edu)
Experience Preferred
* Familiarity with Messiah’s Writing Center (i.e. past visits to the center to receive tutoring)
* Experience assisting others with writing in-progress
Skills, Characteristics Required For Position
* Strong knowledge of the skills, concepts, and conventions associated with academic writing, especially thesis-driven essays and research papers
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to get along with co-workers and to work as part of a team
* Ability to take initiative and to work reliably and independently
* Openness to professional development and self-improvement
Dress Code Requirements
Informal but professional
Special Working Conditions
N/A
Required
Background Check Required: No
Primary Duties
* Assist clients with invention, drafting, revising, and editing strategies with examples
* Perform administrative, promotional, and professional development tasks
* Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Secondary Duties
* Attend weekly staff meetings, Tuesday 5pm-6pm
* Promote and participate in Writing Center-sponsored activities, projects, and events
* Participate in pre-semester orientation training
* Perform class visits to promote the Writing Center to Messiah students
* Support the smooth running of the Writing Center
* Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Deadline: Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29259
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Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900
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