Tutor, Writing Center

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Weber State University is hiring a Tutor for the Writing Center. The tutor will mentor students from all disciplines to enhance their writing skills through one-on-one consultations, workshops, and training programs, supporting writers at every stage of the writing process while managing schedules and participating in professional development.

Highlights

Provide one-on-one writing consultations both in person and online.
Participate in mandatory training and certification programs with three progressive certification levels.
Develop and lead writing workshops and presentations.
Manage appointment scheduling and assist with drop-in tutoring sessions.
Eligible to advance to Lead Tutor with additional responsibilities and pay after completing Level 3 certification.
Must be a current Weber State University student with strong writing proficiency.
Familiarity with word processing software and Zoom preferred.
Hourly pay rate starts at $14.50.
Experience working with diverse student populations and excellent communication skills required.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

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WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title	Tutor, Writing Center
Requisition Number	H00181P
Position Category	Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location	Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week	10-20
Months per year
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate	$14.50
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function	As a Peer Writing Tutor, you will serve as a collaborative mentor to students across all academic disciplines. Rather than acting as an editor, you will empower writers to improve their craft at every stage of the writing process—from initial brainstorming and outlining to final polishing. This role requires a balance of strong communication skills, empathy for diverse learner backgrounds, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. The Writing Center serves a wide range of writers, so applicants from every major and students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Basic Job Function Facilitate one-on-one writing consultations, both in-person and online. Participate in mandatory training and tutor certification programs. Develop and lead workshops and presentations about writing. Manage your appointment schedule and assist with drop-in tutoring sessions. Work as a Writing Learning Assistant (embedded tutor) as needed. This position offers *three levels of certification, which reflect the depth of the training the tutor receives. Each level comes with a rate increase. Level 1* focuses on training tutors in the basics of being a tutor. Level 2 is contingent on maintaining Level 1 training certification, and focuses on metacognitive and psychosocial requirements for tutoring. Level 3 is contingent on maintaining Level 1 and 2 training certifications, and focuses on a more holistic view of learning center management and student development theories Tutors who complete Level 3 are eligible to advance to the Lead Tutor role, which carries increased pay and responsibilities. This role provides direct tutoring support to students while also assisting the Tutoring Coordinator with management of the center, staff mentorship, and the implementation of tutoring training. Please note that the Lead Tutor position is contingent upon the tutoring center’s needs and requires formal approval from the coordinator. **This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
Required Qualifications	Must be a current WSU student in good academic standing. Able to attend required training and certification workshops. Must have a demonstrated skill/proficiency in writing.
Preferred Qualifications	Highly reliable, with strong time and task management skills. Ability to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner. Ability to work with a wide range of learners and diverse student population. Familiarity with standard word processing programs and Zoom. Excellent problem solving and decision making skills. GPA 3.0 or higher.
Background Check?	Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date	11/13/2025
Review Date	12/13/2025
Job Close Date	11/13/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/4075
Notes to Applicant	To apply, Continue forward and complete this online application process. Required Documents Resume and Cover Letter Academic Writing Sample Academic Transcript Brief letter of recommendation from faculty or staff familiar with your writing skills. Submit a writing sample. This should be a well-written document that demonstrates your subject matter expertise, communication skills, and teaching philosophy. It should also represent a sample of your academic writing. Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment. **This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire, and applicants will be notified.

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position	Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position	Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.	Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.	None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Other Document 1
Resume
Transcripts
Academic Writing Sample

Optional Documents

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Position Information

Position Title	Tutor, Writing Center
Requisition Number	H00181P
Position Category	Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location	Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week	10-20
Months per year
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate	$14.50
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function	As a Peer Writing Tutor, you will serve as a collaborative mentor to students across all academic disciplines. Rather than acting as an editor, you will empower writers to improve their craft at every stage of the writing process—from initial brainstorming and outlining to final polishing. This role requires a balance of strong communication skills, empathy for diverse learner backgrounds, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. The Writing Center serves a wide range of writers, so applicants from every major and students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Basic Job Function Facilitate one-on-one writing consultations, both in-person and online. Participate in mandatory training and tutor certification programs. Develop and lead workshops and presentations about writing. Manage your appointment schedule and assist with drop-in tutoring sessions. Work as a Writing Learning Assistant (embedded tutor) as needed. This position offers *three levels of certification, which reflect the depth of the training the tutor receives. Each level comes with a rate increase. Level 1* focuses on training tutors in the basics of being a tutor. Level 2 is contingent on maintaining Level 1 training certification, and focuses on metacognitive and psychosocial requirements for tutoring. Level 3 is contingent on maintaining Level 1 and 2 training certifications, and focuses on a more holistic view of learning center management and student development theories Tutors who complete Level 3 are eligible to advance to the Lead Tutor role, which carries increased pay and responsibilities. This role provides direct tutoring support to students while also assisting the Tutoring Coordinator with management of the center, staff mentorship, and the implementation of tutoring training. Please note that the Lead Tutor position is contingent upon the tutoring center’s needs and requires formal approval from the coordinator. **This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
Required Qualifications	Must be a current WSU student in good academic standing. Able to attend required training and certification workshops. Must have a demonstrated skill/proficiency in writing.
Preferred Qualifications	Highly reliable, with strong time and task management skills. Ability to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner. Ability to work with a wide range of learners and diverse student population. Familiarity with standard word processing programs and Zoom. Excellent problem solving and decision making skills. GPA 3.0 or higher.
Background Check?	Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date	11/13/2025
Review Date	12/13/2025
Job Close Date	11/13/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/4075
Notes to Applicant	To apply, Continue forward and complete this online application process. Required Documents Resume and Cover Letter Academic Writing Sample Academic Transcript Brief letter of recommendation from faculty or staff familiar with your writing skills. Submit a writing sample. This should be a well-written document that demonstrates your subject matter expertise, communication skills, and teaching philosophy. It should also represent a sample of your academic writing. Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment. **This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire, and applicants will be notified.

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position	Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position	Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.	Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.	None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Other Document 1
Resume
Transcripts
Academic Writing Sample

Optional Documents

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