Tutor I

Responsibilities

• Meeting with students individually and in small groups to help students with their writing process;
• Using guiding questions to assist students to think critically, further helping students understand how to improve their writing;
• Guiding students through the writing process: prewriting (including brainstorming & outlining), drafting, revising, proofreading & editing;
• Researching and developing writing and reading aids;
• Participating and leading workshops on elements of writing;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly and approachable for students, patient with good listening skills and a sense of responsibility.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Requirements

• Preferred major: English or other Liberal Arts Degree.
• Past mentoring or tutoring experience.
• Use of multiple writing and citation styles (MLA, Chicago, APA, etc.)
• Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs.
• Other Requirements:
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Tutor I Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Office of Academic Affairs - RELLIS Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Bryan, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: $7.25 - $20.60 per hour commensurate with experience. This is a part-time position. Job Description Summary: Under direct supervision from the Writing Center Coordinator, the incumbent will provide advice and resources at every stage of the writing process: Assist students formatting papers, properly citing their papers in MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation the instructor requires; Assist students to brainstorm ideas to enable them to begin assignments; Discuss how to formulate clear thesis statements; Clarify lesson instructions; Teach while proofreading; Clarify what plagiarism is and make sure students know how to cite in-text; Learn what the professors require, so students can comply with each particular criteria for a well-composed paper; Work closely with ADA students to enable their success; Be familiar with and have extensive experience in helping with the research process as it applies to college writing.

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