Student - Writing Center Tutor

Student - Writing Center Tutor

Salary

$13.25 - $14.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2606169

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Writing Center

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Max Number of Applicants

65

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Writing Sample

Student Class Schedule

Unofficial Transcript

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

The Writing Center at Utah Valley University is hiring peer writing tutors to work with learners in one-on-one and group sessions and support learners at any stage of the writing process. Tutors lead sessions online and in person and provide video feedback for learners from various backgrounds and experiences. In addition, tutors participate in creating writing resources, facilitating workshops, staffing events, and other duties as assigned. Additionally, tutors participate in ongoing professional development and tutor certification. The Writing Center serves a wide range of writers, so applicants from every major and student with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and online writing consultations to support writers working on general and disciplinary writing assignments.
• Collaboratively develop resources to support writers and writing instruction across campus.
• Develop and lead workshops and assist with writing and learning-centered events on campus.
• Participate in weekly professional development and certification.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current student of UVU
• Able to attend weekly training and work a minimum of 10 hours a week, including possible evening and weekend shifts
• Must have completed ONE of the following courses with a grade of A or B: ENGL 1005, ENGL 1010, ENGL 2010, or an equivalent course from another institution

Required documents:

• Cover Letter (addressing interest in and qualifications for the position)
• Academic Writing Sample (4-8 pages)
• Student Class Schedule
• Unofficial Transcript

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Highly reliable, with strong time and task-management skills, contributing to the smooth daily operations of the Center.
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner.
• Willingness to continually develop and collaborate as part of a learning community.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students, including maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a wide range of learners and diverse student population.
• Familiarity with standard word processing programs, including Word and Google Docs.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

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Are you a current UVU student?

• Yes
• No

02

Please enter your UVID.

03

How many hours are you hoping to work?

04

Are you able to attend staff education meetings on Mondays from 4PM until 4:50PM?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed ONE of the following courses with a grade of B or higher: ENGL 1005, ENGL 1010, ENGL 2010, or an equivalent course from another institution?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu