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Academic Tutor, Writing and Study Skills Center, UC Blue Ash College
Tutoring
Writing
Reading
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Cincinnati is hiring an Academic Tutor, Writing and Study Skills Center, UC Blue Ash College to coach students in writing, reading, and study skills through the college's Writing and Study Skills Center. The tutor meets with students from every discipline in individual or small group sessions, in person or online, with a focus on student success. The role reports to the center's program manager and contributes to continuous improvement at an open access college.
Highlights
- Provide individualized tutoring for students from all disciplines, in one-on-one or small group sessions delivered in person or online.
- Guide students who need extra help with designated classwork in writing, reading, and study skills.
- Collaborate with faculty to deliver supplemental instruction to students who seek assistance.
- Help students build study plans and strategies, using a holistic approach centered on student success.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in English or a related discipline plus one year of teaching, tutoring, or other relevant professional experience.
- Considers a master's degree in English, Creative Writing, Reading, or a related field, and experience teaching or tutoring ESL, reading, writing, or study skills.
- Values experience in developmental learning, work with first-generation and underprepared students, and higher education settings.
- Part-time position at 80% FTE, about 32 to 38 hours a week in fall and spring and about 28 in summer, with some evening and occasional weekend hours at orientations and open houses.
- Works on-site, with the option of two remote days a week during summer terms only, and must live in the Cincinnati Tri-State area of Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky.
- Hourly pay is $20.00 to $20.72, depending on experience.
Academic Tutor, Writing and Study Skills Center, UC Blue Ash College Full Description
Job Title: Academic Tutor, Writing and Study Skills Center, UC Blue Ash College
Posting Start Date: 10/2/26
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for an Academic Tutor position in our Writing and Study Skills Center. The Writing and Study Skills Center (WSSC) offers UCBA students support with writing, reading, study skills, and student success strategies.
Reporting to the WSSC Program Manager, the academic tutor supports student learning in writing and study skills from a holistic, student-success oriented perspective. Academic Tutors work with students from all disciplines through individualized one-on-one or small group sessions delivered in person or online. The tutor will help foster an environment of continuous improvement and excellence in an open access college.
This is a benefits eligible position. It is a part-time position with a full-time equivalency (FTE) of 80%. Average weekly hours will be greater during the Fall and Spring semesters (approx.32-38 hours per week.) Hours are reduced during the summer semester (approx. 28 hours/week) for a total of 1664 hours per year. The working schedule may require evening hours and occasional weekend work at conferences, orientations, open houses, etc. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with the option for two (2) remote working days a week during summer terms only. Residence must be within the Cincinnati Tri-State area (OH/IN/KY) with reasonable distance to campus to have the ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.
Essential Functions
- Provide individualized, tailored tutoring.
- Guide students who need additional help with designated subject area classwork.
- Collaborate with faculty to provide supplemental instruction to students seeking assistance.
- Help students develop study plans and strategies.
- Participate in staff professional development.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in English or a related discipline.
Required Experience
One (1) year of teaching or tutoring related experience
OR
One (1) year of relevant professional experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- A Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Reading, or a related field.
- Experience teaching or tutoring one or more of the following areas: English as a Second Language, reading, writing, study skills, and student success strategies.
- Willingness to be trained to tutor in relevant areas of support, including writing, study skills, and English as a second language
- Experience in developmental learning and experience working with first generation and underprepared students.
- Higher education experience.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $20.00 to $20.72, dependent on the candidate's experience.
REQ: 104319
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