Tutor, Writing Center

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Weber State University is hiring a Tutor for the Writing Center. The tutor provides individual and drop-in writing support to WSU students at the Ogden campus, delivers tutoring sessions based on their availability, and participates in training for tutoring techniques.

Highlights

Tutor WSU students in writing skills on an individual appointment and/or drop-in basis.
Provide support for student writing needs at the Ogden campus Writing Center, part of the Learning Support department.
Availability for tutoring appointments is determined by the tutor.
Complete training in tutoring techniques is required and provided.
Must be a WSU student in good academic standing with a faculty recommendation or endorsement.
Strong writing proficiency and a writing sample are required.
Preferred qualifications include completion of ENGL 1010 & 2010 or equivalent and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Good listening, communication, and interpersonal skills are needed.
Hourly pay rate is $14.50.
A criminal background check is 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	7-20
Months per year
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate	$14.50
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function	Tutor WSU students in writing skills and provide support for student writing needs at the Ogden campus Writing Center as part of the Learning Support department. Tutoring is done on an individual appointment and/or drop-in basis. Availability for appointments is determined by the tutor. We require and provide training in tutoring techniques. **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 WSU student in good academic standing. Faculty recommendation or endorsement. Strong writing proficiency. Provide a writing sample (See instructions in Notes to Applicant). A working knowledge of or interest in learning key writing concepts. Good listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Willingness to contribute beyond the basic tutoring requirements. Have completed ENGL 1010 & 2010 or equivalent. 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. 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).

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3848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84408
(801) 626-6000

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