Westfield State University
Writing Tutor (PT) Job at Westfield State University in City of Utica
Westfield State University, City of Utica, NY, United States
Writing Tutor (PT)
Salary: $20.31 per hour
Location: Utica, NY
- Uses probing questions, active listening, and supported inquiry to help students develop and strengthen their ideas;Provides individualized strategies to strengthen students’ writing process;Engages students in active learning practices;Discusses course material to help students gain fluency and confidence in critical thinking;Assists students in developing effective study strategies;Provides encouragement to support student retention and completion;Maintains accurate records and monitor sign-in stations;Refers students to instructors and specialized services such as counseling and advisement as appropriate;Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of the Learning Commons.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Significant experience in academic writing including a foundational knowledge of common citation styles
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Experience in college teaching or tutoring
Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Review Start Date: 7/14/2025
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action,Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment inwhich students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr