North Central College
Writing Center Tutor
Edtech.com's Summary
North Central College is hiring a Writing Center Tutor. The position involves providing one-on-one or group tutoring sessions in writing for undergraduate students, delivering constructive feedback, monitoring appointments, and participating in required trainings and meetings.
Highlights
- Provide tutoring in writing to undergraduate students during Writing Center hours, either in-person or online.
- Deliver constructive feedback by reviewing and critically questioning student writing.
- Monitor and record student appointments accurately.
- Attend mandatory tutor trainings and monthly meetings.
- Must be enrolled or enrolling at North Central College with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Must have earned a B+ or better in a first-year writing course and demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Commit to working at least 4 hours per week across the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Complete 6-8 hours of paid training prior to tutoring.
- Position reports to Dr. Sohinee Roy, Associate Professor and Director of the Writing Center.
- Federal Work Study eligible; does not involve driving or working with minors.
Writing Center Tutor Full Description
Writing Center Tutor
Position Information
Federal Work Study Eligible? | Yes
Posting Number | ST000914
Position Title | Writing Center Tutor
Department | English
Division | College of Arts & Sciences
Supervisor | Dr. Sohinee Roy
Supervisor Title | Associate Professor and Director of the Writing Center
Description of Job Duties | Direct all inquiries to the Acting Writing Center Director, Dr. Jenny Smith, [email protected] who will complete the hiring process for 2026-2027Provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions in writing for undergraduate students; tutoring will occur during Writing Center hours and may take place in Oesterle or online. Provide constructive and appropriate feedback by reading, reviewing, and critically questioning student writing. Monitor and record student appointments. Attend required tutor trainings and monthly meetings.
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? | No
Job Qualifications | Minimum: Must be currently enrolled as a North Central College student or will be enrolled for Fall Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Must have earned B+ or better in a first-year writing course, demonstrating strong written and interpersonal communication skills. Able to tutor at the Writing Center for both the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year and commit to working a minimum of 4 hours a week (for 2 hour slots). Able and willing to complete 6-8 hours of paid training.
Will this position be working with minors? | No
Approximate number of work hours per week | 4
Posting Number | ST000914
Position Title | Writing Center Tutor
Department | English
Division | College of Arts & Sciences
Supervisor | Dr. Sohinee Roy
Supervisor Title | Associate Professor and Director of the Writing Center
Description of Job Duties | Direct all inquiries to the Acting Writing Center Director, Dr. Jenny Smith, [email protected] who will complete the hiring process for 2026-2027Provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions in writing for undergraduate students; tutoring will occur during Writing Center hours and may take place in Oesterle or online. Provide constructive and appropriate feedback by reading, reviewing, and critically questioning student writing. Monitor and record student appointments. Attend required tutor trainings and monthly meetings.
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? | No
Job Qualifications | Minimum: Must be currently enrolled as a North Central College student or will be enrolled for Fall Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Must have earned B+ or better in a first-year writing course, demonstrating strong written and interpersonal communication skills. Able to tutor at the Writing Center for both the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year and commit to working a minimum of 4 hours a week (for 2 hour slots). Able and willing to complete 6-8 hours of paid training.
Will this position be working with minors? | No
Approximate number of work hours per week | 4
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or [email protected]
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date | 04/07/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date | 04/07/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the answer that best represents your status as a student at North Central College:
- I will graduate from North Central College this semester!
- I am currently a student at North Central College, and will continue to be enrolled in the next semester.
- I am enrolled as an incoming student at North Central College for the next semester.
- I have applied for admission to North Central College and am awaiting the decision.
- I am not a student at North Central College.
- * Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:
- I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.
- I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.
- I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.
- I cannot provide US work authorization.
- * Please tell us your cumulative NCC GPA:
- I am a new NCC student and do not yet have an NCC GPA
- Less than 3.0
- 3.0
- 3.1 - 3.5
- 3.6 - 4.0
- * Have you completed a first-year writing course with an earned grade of B+ or better?
- Yes
- No
- * What classes that feature writing in significant ways have you performed well in?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- sample 5-7 page essay
Optional Documents
North Central College
30 North Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540
630.637.5757
[email protected].
30 North Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540
630.637.5757
[email protected].
