Writing/Reading Tutor - PTT

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Writing/Reading Tutor - PTT Department English Location Lincoln Job Category Professional Job Type PT Posting Number 00981 Position End Date

Position Summary Information

General Description of Position

Under the general supervision of the Writing Center Coordinator, the Writing/Reading Tutor will coach college students looking for assistance with related assignments. Writing Tutors work in both face-to-face and online sessions. All tutors receive paid training. This is a part-time temporary position.

Essential Functions

1. Provide Tutoring in Writing and Reading

The Writing Tutor will provide coaching to any SCC student or staff member on any type of reading or writing assignment or task. Tutors will follow best-practices based on current tutor/writing center theory. Tutoring sessions will be held on the Lincoln Campus and online using SCC's custom Smarthinking online tutoring platform.

2. Promote a positive and welcoming learning and working environment

Writing/Reading tutors will follow all established Writing Center and Tutoring and Learning Center protocols, assist in the enforcing of Tutoring and Learning Center policies, interact with students in a positive and encouraging manner, and interact with colleagues in a professional and cooperative manner.

3. Maintain records and timesheets

Writing/Reading tutors will maintain all necessary records documenting student sessions and record and submit accurate web time entry in a timely manner.

4. Promote/Support the Organizational Environment through Goal 9 of the Strategic Plan: Promote and support the College's organizational environment goals. Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices. Enhance positive communication processes and practices, and maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.

Marginal Functions

1. Assist with keeping the Writing Center clean and orderly.

2. Cooperate with the Director of Transitions and Tutoring and the Tutor Center Coordinator.

3. Provide information to assist with the building of term schedules in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of or willingness to learn theory-based best practices in tutoring and writing center theory.

2. Strong technology skills and a willingness to do asynchronous online tutoring.

3. Strong oral and written communication skills.

4. Good personal hygiene.

5. The ability to arrive for a shift on time and appropriately notify and make arrangements if shifts will be missed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of junior-level college status (60 semester credits) in an English major or similar area of study.
• Recommendation from an English teacher or graduate school advisor or previous tutoring experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Tutoring or mentoring experience.
• Experience with English Language Learners.
• Familiarity with community colleges and community college students.

Salary

TBD

Benefits

Part-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College.

Schedule

This is a part-time temporary position with assignments based on program needs.

Posting Detail Information

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date 07/09/2019 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open on an as-needed basis. Applications will remain in the open pool, and applicants will be contacted based on the department's needs at the time of submission. If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete an application, contact Human Resources at 402-323-3392.

Quick Link https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/5687

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis?

• Yes

• No

• • Employment Offers are conditional based upon successful completion of all Criminal Background Checks, Drug, Screen, reference verification, transcript verification (where appropriate), and employment verification. Do you agree to these conditions?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of junior-level college status (60 semester credits) in an English major or similar area of study?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a recommendation from an English teacher or graduate school advisor or previous tutoring experience?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you a current or former SCC employee or student?

• Yes

• No

• • Where did you see this posting? Which newspaper, website, College site or from a friend?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample
• Recommendation Letter
• Other Document