LAB ASSISTANT - STONE WRITING CENTER (PART-TIME POOL) Job at Del Mar College - C

LAB ASSISTANT - STONE WRITING CENTER (PART-TIME POOL)

The purpose of this position is to tutor writers of all levels and disciplines in a variety of writing assignments and projects in face-to-face and online environments. Contribute to Stone Writing Center’s social media, e.g., Twitter and blog. Supervise Student Assistants.

Job Description Summary
The Lab Assistant will tutor writers of all levels and disciplines on a variety of writing assignments and projects.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of 60 college credit hours.
At least a B average for all English classes.

• Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities.
• Strong commitment to helping students become effective writers.
• Capable of working with students from different cultural backgrounds, with students of all levels of ability, or with students who have special disabilities.
• Knowledge of documentation styles, including MLA and APA.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Word.
• Advanced communication skills to articulate appropriate suggestions for writing improvement.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching or tutoring experience.
Experience with social media such as Twitter and blogs.
Knowledge of learning management systems (preferably Canvas).
Experience using mobile devices in educational settings.

Job Duties
Tutor writers of all levels and disciplines on a variety of writing assignments and projects.
Conduct one-on-one writing consultations with students on campus or in an online environment.
Assist students in interpreting an assignment sheet, talking through ideas for a paper, discussing course readings, or planning for a paper.
Enable students to acquire research strategies, integrate scholarly sources, and apply proper documentation (such as MLA or APA).
Help students strengthen editing and proofreading skills, expand vocabulary, and better understand technical conventions of academic writing.
Interact well with students from different cultural backgrounds, with students of all levels of ability, or with students who have special disabilities.
Market the Stone Writing Center through classroom visits and other activities.
Maintain the Stone Writing Center as a welcoming space for all.
Supervise student assistants.
Maintain tutoring records.
Meet regularly with supervisor.
Participate in on-going training.

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.