Writing Center Student Tutor 2024-2025

Gain some valuable work experience while making a difference on campus!

Instructions for Applying to this Position

1. How to complete the Student Application:

1. If you have had an on-campus job, please log-in using your LionLink Credentials to your Dayforce account by clicking here, navigate to Main Menu then click “Careers”, search for this position title, and then click the “Apply Now” button.
2. If you have never held an on-campus job, apply through Dayforce by clicking “Apply Now” at the bottom of this job posting.  You will be taken to a new page and will be prompted to create a new candidate account”.

2. Along with the regular application here, please email a college essay sample that is either a research paper or a response to a course reading to the Writing Center Director, Rachel Liberatore, at  RLiberatore@albright.edu .

Position Summary:

Writing Center Student Tutor for 2024-2025 

Writing Center tutors assist peers with writing-related skills for all courses, holding in-person and online sessions. Writing tutors work a set schedule in the Writing Center for 4 to 9 hours per week including required paid training and staff meetings. Other job duties include leading class visits, helping to design and present workshops, tabling, and assisting with special events. This is a great job for people who enjoy writing and are organized, patient, and comfortable greeting/presenting! 

Students of any major are encouraged to apply, but tutors are particularly needed with a strong writing background in psychology, communications, business, biology/chemistry, sociology, or political science. Federal work study eligibility preferred but not required. Applicants need to have completed (or be about to complete) ENG101/ENG102 and FYS or transfer equivalent unless exempt. 

If you have questions, please contact the Writing Center Director, Rachel Liberatore, at  RLiberatore@albright.edu. Interviewing will occur during late spring and during summer so that tutors are ready to start at the beginning of the fall semester. 

Essential Job Functions: Working with peers one-on-one for writing and reading tutoring, helping with writing workshops and other special events

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1. SKILLS
   1. Strong writing skills across the academic disciplines including brainstorming, drafting, revising/editing, and research skills.
   2. High degree of reliability, clear spoken and written communication, effective e-mail management.
   3. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, and typing speed that would allow for effective online tutoring.
   4. Familiarity with Microsoft Word.

2. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
   1. None required. Experience working closely with peers or youth in an educational environment preferred

3. EDUCATION

1. Current full-time Albright College student.
2. Candidates should have completed both ENG 101 and ENG 102 and FYS (or exemption or transfer equivalent) before the Fall 2024 semester.
3. Tutors should have a strong grade in English composition, FYS, and other writing-intensive courses.

At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the College recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports, and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities, and backgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation, and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer and, as stated above, is actively committed to inclusivity within its community. In pursuit of that, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position.
Additional information about Albright College is available at www.albright.edu.