Temporary Professional Tutor

Temporary Professional Tutor

Position Type: Temporary
Department: Writing Center

Summary Description:
Provides in-person writing tutoring to meet a wide variety of student needs, from first-year papers to senior projects, as well as applications for grad school, internships, and others; mentors undergraduate writing consultants; supports the work of colleagues; and participates in First-Year Program outreach.

Anticipated Salary Range:

Responsibilities:

• Offer professional tutorials on a flexible schedule: mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, as need demands.
• Tutor students who are struggling with the writing process or a specific writing project: under-prepared students, proficient ESL students, thesis writers, and MAT students.
• Mentor peer consultants by observing sessions and discussing methodologies.
• Support the First-Year Program through classroom introductions to academic services, and through WC workshops.
• Assist the Director of the Writing Center, other Writing Center staff with projects as necessary.
• Participate in staff development lunches.

Additional Responsibilities:
o Actively support the colleges plan to be an antiracist institution by understanding, engaging with, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in the college community.
o Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection by working in a safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe
situations and accidents; following college procedures; and participating in appropriate safety training.
o Demonstrate environmental sustainability by using college resources wisely and supporting the colleges sustainability
initiatives and innovation.
o Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree plus two years of writing center experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to think critically and solve problems; good judgment and discretion to handle confidential or sensitive information; organizational and customer service skills; interpersonal skills include tact, patience, emotional intelligence, and an ability to listen and manage conflict.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree; experience with LD and ESL students; knowledge of the Block Plan.

To apply, visit https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/7162

Open Until Filled: Yes
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Application Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time):

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.jeid-b638131a1d388d4183ff5bfd903ff522