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Professional Writing Tutor

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Professional Writing Tutor

AZ • On-site

Dine College
51 - 200 employees
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$17/hr

Full-time

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Professional Writing Tutor
Tsaile Learning Center
Student Affairs
Tsaile Campus
Duty Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. May require evenings or weekend hours. This is a grant-funded position. The position requires working on-site.
Summary/Objective of Position:
The Professional Writing Tutor (PWT) is supervised by the Learning Center Manager. The PWT will provide guidance and support and facilitate student learning by helping to clarify course content that requires extensive writing assignments and by modeling appropriate study strategies to ensure student success. PWT will understand the course content of ENG 101 & ENG 102 (English); assist students with writing assignments, research, and paper editing. This includes, but is not limited to, sentence and paragraph structure, grammar rules, argument logic, critical analysis, and citation formats.
Description of Essential Functions of the Position
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • TEACHING/COACHING
    • Assist with on-boarding and orientation for ALL students, including access to the DC Portal, the Learning Center platform, and access to Canvas, and IT account access. - Facilitate guided discussions with students, one-to-one or group setting on writing assignments without doing the work for the students.
    • Applies easy to understand instructions to assist students understanding for writing assignments.
    • Facilitate guided questions to assist students to think critically, further helping students understand how to improve their writing skills.
    • Guide students through the writing processes - prewriting includes brainstorming & outlining, drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing.
    • Will work with ENG instructors to understand the writing assignments as outlined in the Syllabi.
    • Be cognizant of FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) when working with student information using referrals and scheduling.
  • STUDENT SUPPORT
    • Be cognizant of FERPA when it comes to record and data monitoring using ConexED, J1, and emailing students.
    • Assist with planning to host at least two ENG workshops a month in person and via ZOOM.
  • CAMPUS NETWORKING
    • Attend regular meetings and training related to the initiatives of the Learning Center.
    • Collaborate with faculty and support staff to identify needs for interventions, i.e., tutoring, workshops, resources, fairs, and new student orientation. Become familiar with Campus and Academic Resources.
    • Collaborate with faculty teaching courses: English 101 & 102; MLA & APA writing & citation formats.
    • Recommend staying current on national trends and best practices for Professional Writing Tutors in higher education settings
  • DATA & REPORTING
    • Become familiar with campus resources, i.e., Library for research platforms; compile research-based resources to share with students to develop their writing needs.
    • Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions both individually and in group settings; submit weekly reports to supervisor.
    • Important to sign in/out for documentation of hours worked.
    • Assist with providing a supported learning environment for ALL students from different multicultural and diverse backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
  • OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES
    • Not limited to: Assist with Learning Center program planning in the evenings and weekends if warranted.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Minimum:
  • Associate degree in English, or related field, plus
  • One-year of experience working with students in a Higher Education setting.

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, and/or related field.

Knowledge:
  • Knowledgeable of quality writing processes of essays and research.
  • Knowledgeable of the APA, MLA, and other writing formats.
  • Knowledgeable of FERPA laws to ensure confidentiality.
  • Knowledgeable in writing & research for best practices in Higher Education.

Skills:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Demonstrates problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new conditions and assignments.
  • Demonstrates high level discretion and sound judgment re: confidential information.
  • Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual to deliver quality tutorial services with a positive attitude,

Abilities:
  • Demonstrates the college's values of Taa ho ajit eego, Ahil na'anish, il idlii, and il eehozin in a work setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong student relations with a diverse student population including students with disabilities.
  • Demonstrates understanding of the role of Professional Writing Tutor in providing guidance and support to enhance students' learning and development.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:
  • Travel may be required with local centers for in-person tutorial sessions; attend local, state, and/or national conferences as part of professional development,
  • Attend/complete First AID & CPR AED training
  • Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 25 pounds.

Other Requirement(s):
  • Possess a valid Driver's License;
  • Complete Highway Safety Training to operate a GSA vehicle for campus visits
  • This is a grant-funded position; the position requires working on-site.

Please upload all documents relevant to the position you are applying for. This should include at a minimum;
  • (1) Resume,
  • (2) Three Letters of Recommendation (Dated within One-Year from the Application), and
  • (3) Copies of Academic Transcripts.
  • Other documents may be required for the position, for example, if claiming Navajo Preference upload your CIB (Certificate of Indian Blood) or DD-214 if claiming Veterans Preference. Please upload and appropriately title those documents if the position requires additional certification and/or licensures.
  • Note: if any documents are missing or not uploaded, your application will not be complete and therefore not considered.

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