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STUDENT- WRITING CENTER TUTOR "Fall 25"

STUDENT- WRITING CENTER TUTOR "Fall 25"

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY • On-site

$16.15/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

328th of 529 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Writing is looking for interested students to work in the Writing Center.
  • Tutoring a wide range of students, including international and graduate students, from across the college, approximately 10 hours a week, to help them gain independence as writers
  • Maintaining the Writing Center as a welcoming and inclusive space for all
  • Hosting workshops and visits from classes to promote use of the Writing Center Develop instructional content

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities, particularly in expository genres
  • Successful completion of either Academic Writing I; Inquiry, Research, and Writing Across the Disciplines; Introduction to the Essay; or Ithaca Seminar in Writing
  • Completion of additional writing courses beyond the 100-level, especially Argument, strongly preferred
  • Sophomore standing at time of first week working
  • Commitment to helping others become more effective writers
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Personal qualities conducive to one-on-one conferences, such as a friendly, approachable manner; patience; good listening abilities; and a sense of maturity and responsibility
  • Rising sophomores to seniors; we cannot hire current seniors or graduates.
  • Experience/interest in writing copy or instructional material, web design, online content development, PR, and/or graphic design is highly desirable

NOTE: If hired, you will be REQUIRED to take WRTG 21800: Writing Center Pedagogy for 1-credit in the Fall 2025 semester, Pass/Fail. The course meets Mondays from 10am - 11:40am during Block I.
That means the course ends in October and if successfully completed, you will begin tutoring in the Writing Center. You can still register for the course if you aren't hired. Then if you try again next year and get hired, you can begin tutoring immediately in Fall 2025.
PLEASE RECONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU CANNOT REGISTER FOR WRTG 218, FALL 2025, FOR ANY REASON. Reasons may include but are not limited to conflicts with other classes, overload credits that are not permitted, or work conflicts. Please consult with your advisor to ensure you can take the course. It is recommended that you register for WRTG 218 even if you haven't completed the interview process; the course can be dropped later if desired.
Pay Rate: $16.15/hr
Hiring Manager: Priya Sirohi
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Submit the following documents:
  • A 500-word cover letter. Explain why you want to work as a tutor in the Writing Center. Refer to your own abilities, attitudes, and experiences as a writer as well as your personal attributes.
  • Two expository writing samples:
    • One should be a traditional academic research paper, minimum of 4 pages long
    • One from a genre of your choice, page length can vary
  • A resume
  • An unofficial copy of your transcript.

ALL MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED. This is a competitive position, and incomplete applications will automatically not be considered.
For questions, please contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
About Us
Ithaca College's student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.

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