Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Writing Tutor in Pasadena

Overview

The Writing Tutor provides individualized and group writing support to undergraduate and graduate students at Pacific Oaks College, both in-person and online. The role focuses on enhancing students’ writing and study skills, managing tutoring appointments, and responding to inquiries about Learning Center resources. Additionally, the tutor develops learning materials and occasionally leads writing workshops to promote academic success.

Position Summary

This is an on-campus, non-exempt position and reports to the Learning Assistance Specialist.

Essential Functions

• Provide tutoring to individual students and small groups, both in-person and online, tailored to a diverse, non-traditional student population.
• Connect with campus-based or online students via phone, email, or video conferencing platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom) to deliver remote writing support.
• Meet with students on campus to review and provide feedback on their assignments.
• Utilize technical tools to enhance learning experiences and manage daily operations at the Learning Center.
• Collaborate effectively with staff and students to support academic success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required:
• Understanding of writing principles and techniques across various genres and disciplines.
• Familiarity with academic writing standards and formatting styles (e.g., APA, MLA).
• Basic knowledge of writing structures in English and composition.
• Preferred:
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Pacific Oaks College’s academic programs and resources.
• Awareness of different learning styles and strategies to support student success.

Skills

Essential Skills

• Required:
• Ability to tutor remotely via phone and video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using online tutoring platforms and educational technology.
• Preferred:
• Previous experience tutoring students with various learning needs and challenges.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact in a patient and friendly manner with students from all cultural backgrounds, at all levels of language proficiency, and with various learning styles.
• Experience in tutoring or teaching writing at the college level.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining student records and reports.

Abilities

Essential Abilities

• Required:
• Ability to manage multiple tutoring appointments and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Ability to develop learning materials and resources.
• Ability to lead writing workshops and group sessions.
• Preferred:
• Ability to adapt tutoring strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups and facilitate workshops.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in a related field.
• Preferred: Degree in Humanities or a related discipline.

Experience

• Required: Some experience in tutoring or a related field, demonstrating the ability to assist students with their academic work.
• Experience with online and in-person tutoring.
• Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in tutoring or teaching.
• 1-2 years of experience working with English Language Learners.

Working Conditions

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment; typically, 70 degrees; noise level is usually quiet to moderately noisy while in the office.

Equipment Used

• Computer/Laptop
• Calculator/10-key
• Telephone
• Copier, scanner and fax machines

Physical & Mental Demands

Physical Demands: Standing, Lifting up to 3 lbs, Hearing, Speaking, Writing, Seeing, Typing

Environmental Conditions: Dust

Mental Demands: Reading; Periods of Concentrated Attention; Detailed Work; Frequent Contact with People; Multiple Concurrent Tasks

Travel

0% of total time

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $17.00-18.28 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pacific Oaks participates in E-Verify and verifies identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

Note

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not exhaustive. This description preserves the required EEO notice and emphasizes the core responsibilities and qualifications.