Opt For Healthy Living is hiring: Writing Tutor - Undergraduate in Turlock
Opt For Healthy Living, Turlock, CA, United States
Job no: 556902 • Work type: Instructional Student Assistant • Location: Stanislaus - Turlock • Categories: Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers, Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (in-person at business location)
Overview
Instructional Student Assistant Employment Opportunity – Writing Tutor (Undergraduate)
Responsibilities
Determine writers’ needs, prior knowledge and experience, and skills
Address writers’ needs by expanding on what they already know
Support a collaborative, inclusive, and nonjudgmental environment with writers and co-workers
Share effective strategies to improve writing and reading abilities and help writers acclimate to the college environment
Tutor undergraduate student-writers
Mentor student-writers and collaborate with faculty if assigned to courses
Mentor new tutors as needed
Attend and participate in pre-semester and ongoing tutor development groups and workshops
Provide class presentations as requested
Facilitate in-class peer review sessions as requested
Update materials, plan, and facilitate tutor development workshops as requested
Access, process, and input information using Office 365, StanTutor, PeopleSoft, Zoom, and other software as needed
Maintain accurate records • Log hours into StanTutor hourly and review PeopleSoft weekly
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work space
Consistent and punctual attendance
Assist with promotion of services and recruitment of tutors
Other duties as assigned
Writing Tutor – Undergraduate Tutorial Projects assignment duties include:
Successful completion of English 4600: Tutorial Projects in English
Expected to integrate course material and experiences into tutoring sessions
Support less experienced tutors' growth
Anticipated Tutoring Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9am to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm
Friday: 9am to 2pm
Sunday: 6pm to 8pm
The Writing Center also holds Professional Development meetings on select Fridays throughout the month. Hiring decisions are based on applicants’ availability within these tutoring hours.
Locations & Schedule Details
Location: Writing Center – Learning Commons/L221; remote options may be available after 1 semester
Number of Openings: 5–15
Expected Start Date: 8/12/26 • Expected End Date: 5/21/27
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units
Demonstrated writing competence in a variety of genres
Interest in learning how language in institutions, organizations, media, and disciplines affects inclusion and diversity
Knowledge of writing processes, audience and purpose, grammar, mechanics
Willingness to listen and communicate ideas clearly
Commitment to helping others and ability to work with a team
Inclusive, nonjudgmental, empathetic, patient, and friendly demeanor
Familiarity with Office 365, Google apps, Zoom, and ability to learn additional software
Ability to self-assess and willingness to change based on assessment (analyze, reflect, and adapt)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Application & Deadline
HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:
Complete and submit a Writing Tutor Application with:
a 3–5 page writing sample
one letter of recommendation or Faculty Recommendation Form
available work schedule and class schedule indicating required enrollment as per Student Employment Policies
Deadline: Priority Application Deadline is 5/10/26. Applications received after this date will be considered based on learning support needs. See https://www.csustan.edu/fa/unit-11-academic-student-employee-hiring information.
Point of Contact: Maria Camarena • 209.667.3361 • writingcenter@csustan.edu
To apply, click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is committed to diversity and inclusion. The university provides various programs and is recognized for retention, graduation rates, and being a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Accommodation requests for recruitment can be directed to the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.
In compliance with federal law, all hired personnel must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
Compliance & Disclosures
CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the ASR is available at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports. A paper copy is available upon request from the Clery Director.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE A criminal and/or child abuse background check is required for many CSU positions. Conditional offers may be rescinded based on the background check results. Details are provided in the posting.
Advertised: Apr 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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Overview
Instructional Student Assistant Employment Opportunity – Writing Tutor (Undergraduate)
Responsibilities
Determine writers’ needs, prior knowledge and experience, and skills
Address writers’ needs by expanding on what they already know
Support a collaborative, inclusive, and nonjudgmental environment with writers and co-workers
Share effective strategies to improve writing and reading abilities and help writers acclimate to the college environment
Tutor undergraduate student-writers
Mentor student-writers and collaborate with faculty if assigned to courses
Mentor new tutors as needed
Attend and participate in pre-semester and ongoing tutor development groups and workshops
Provide class presentations as requested
Facilitate in-class peer review sessions as requested
Update materials, plan, and facilitate tutor development workshops as requested
Access, process, and input information using Office 365, StanTutor, PeopleSoft, Zoom, and other software as needed
Maintain accurate records • Log hours into StanTutor hourly and review PeopleSoft weekly
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work space
Consistent and punctual attendance
Assist with promotion of services and recruitment of tutors
Other duties as assigned
Writing Tutor – Undergraduate Tutorial Projects assignment duties include:
Successful completion of English 4600: Tutorial Projects in English
Expected to integrate course material and experiences into tutoring sessions
Support less experienced tutors' growth
Anticipated Tutoring Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9am to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm
Friday: 9am to 2pm
Sunday: 6pm to 8pm
The Writing Center also holds Professional Development meetings on select Fridays throughout the month. Hiring decisions are based on applicants’ availability within these tutoring hours.
Locations & Schedule Details
Location: Writing Center – Learning Commons/L221; remote options may be available after 1 semester
Number of Openings: 5–15
Expected Start Date: 8/12/26 • Expected End Date: 5/21/27
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units
Demonstrated writing competence in a variety of genres
Interest in learning how language in institutions, organizations, media, and disciplines affects inclusion and diversity
Knowledge of writing processes, audience and purpose, grammar, mechanics
Willingness to listen and communicate ideas clearly
Commitment to helping others and ability to work with a team
Inclusive, nonjudgmental, empathetic, patient, and friendly demeanor
Familiarity with Office 365, Google apps, Zoom, and ability to learn additional software
Ability to self-assess and willingness to change based on assessment (analyze, reflect, and adapt)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Application & Deadline
HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:
Complete and submit a Writing Tutor Application with:
a 3–5 page writing sample
one letter of recommendation or Faculty Recommendation Form
available work schedule and class schedule indicating required enrollment as per Student Employment Policies
Deadline: Priority Application Deadline is 5/10/26. Applications received after this date will be considered based on learning support needs. See https://www.csustan.edu/fa/unit-11-academic-student-employee-hiring information.
Point of Contact: Maria Camarena • 209.667.3361 • writingcenter@csustan.edu
To apply, click the "Apply Now" button on this page.
Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is committed to diversity and inclusion. The university provides various programs and is recognized for retention, graduation rates, and being a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Accommodation requests for recruitment can be directed to the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.
In compliance with federal law, all hired personnel must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
Compliance & Disclosures
CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the ASR is available at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports. A paper copy is available upon request from the Clery Director.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE A criminal and/or child abuse background check is required for many CSU positions. Conditional offers may be rescinded based on the background check results. Details are provided in the posting.
Advertised: Apr 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
#J-18808-Ljbffr