Writing Assistant Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with themin person or online to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing best approaches to reading the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Tutoring is a supplement to classroom teaching.

Benefits of Being a Tutor

• Opportunity to gain work and leadership experience

• Increased academic knowledge

• Strengthening of interpersonal and coaching skills

• Gained satisfaction from helping others succeed

• Closer relationships with faculty, staff, and peers

• Flexible work schedule

Qualifications of Tutor Applicants

• Have at least 12 hours of undergraduate work with an earned overall college grade point average of at least 3.0 - Transcripts must be submitted

• Have earned B or higher in the subject applying to tutor

• Demonstrate during the interview good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with students from varied backgrounds and skill levels.

• Demonstrate knowledge of effective study skills and strategies during interview

• Having previous tutorial experience in subject matter is a definite plus.

• Provide a recommendation from a faculty member that teaches the subject you wish to tutor.

• The maximum amount of hours a tutor can work in the centers is 20 hours per week. If you are also employed at another department at CSN or any other Nevada State Higher Education Institution, your hours will be combined and you cannot exceed 29 hours at both locations per week.

Hourly Wage Contingent upon Education Level

$15.00 Hourly

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

All applications MUST include the following 4 attachments to be considered (you may include more if desired).

• Copy of transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted)

• Resume/CV

• Cover letter that lists all subjects you are interested in tutoring

• One letter of recommendation (preferablyfrom an instructor/professor in the department of the subject you are seeking to tutor)

• For writing assistant applicants, please include an academic paper.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.