The Writing Center is Hiring- All Majors are Welcome to Apply

Announced on: Tuesday, Apr. 02, 2024

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 2024 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 must be prepared to complete at least 10-15 hours of training during each semester of employment and approximately 8-12 hours of work per week during the semester. Additionally, tutors are to attend bi-weekly meetings which will be held on Fridays at 3pm. Tutors may also be asked to lead writing-related workshops.

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. Successful candidates will be required to provide services in person and online. Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.

Hourly Rate: $17.01 - $21.62 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 19th at 5pm.