Writing Center: We are Hiring Writing Tutors for Fall 2023!

Announced on: Tuesday, Apr. 04, 2023

Are you looking for a part-time job for the fall semester? Want to help other students be successful? Apply to be a Writing Tutor. All majors are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Position: Writing Tutors for Fall 2023 Approximately 8-12 hours per week.

Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the Writing Center Coordinator, the writing tutor will help students understand the writing process and provide them with skills to improve their writing. Tutors may also be asked to lead writing related workshops. Tutors must be prepared to complete at least 10-15 hours of training during each semester of employment.

Qualifications: Applicants of junior, senior or graduate standing preferred, have a minimum of 2.8 GPA, and have excellent communication skills. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units; graduate students 4 grad level units. Applicants should be sensitive to the experience of students from low-income, academically disadvantaged, and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Ongoing participation in training sessions is required for employment, including weekly staff meetings. Successful candidates will be required to provide services in person and online.

Hourly Rate: $16.20 per hour

Selection Procedure: Tutors will be selected on the basis of an evaluation of information obtained from the following sources and the interview. • Completed application • Unofficial transcripts • Instructor's recommendation • At least 4 pages of an academic writing sample • Feedback to sample student essay (this will be emailed to applicants after applications have been reviewed)

All items must be turned in for your application to be complete. Email the Writing Center Coordinator, Jenni Bolte, at jlbolte@csuchico.edu with any questions.

Find our application on Handshake & the SLC website.

Priority Application Deadline: Friday, April 28th at 5pm.