Writing Center tutor

#49346
English

Details:

  • Category: On-Campus
  • Openings: Multiple
  • Position Type: Student Hourly
  • Posted on: February 28, 2025
  • Open until: Mon, March 31, 2025
  • Work Hours: up to 20 hours per week
  • Wage: $11
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

Writing center tutors are part of a dynamic, cross-curricular learning community. Writing center tutors work with their peers on writing assignments from across the curriculum. At the writing center, we welcome varied and enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and to mentor their peers as they work through the writing process. Writing Center tutors duties include the following:

  • Work as a peer tutor for SUU students who bring writing assignments to the writing center
  • Work at the receptionist desk as needed
  • Complete other writing center activities and projects as needed
  • Attend training meetings

Qualifications:

  • Strong writing and grammar skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to mentor a variety of writing styles from various disciplines
  • Completion of English 1010 and English 2010, preferably with a grade of A or A-
  • 3.0 overall GPA required
  • Strong recommendation from at least two SUU professors.

Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:

  • A resume including: Major, Class Status (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate), and Overall GPA, anticipated graduation date
  • A cover letter
  • A writing sample, preferably an academic paper that shows proficiency in accurately writing to a specific style guide, such as APA or MLA
  • An unofficial transcript

REQUEST two professors to send an email recommendation in your behalf to rosalyneves@suu.edu

Note: Please upload your sample paper and your unofficial transcript under the additional forms section of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.


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