Lead Tutor

Company: Texas Tech University
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

31383BRExtended Job Title:Lead TutorPosition Description:Working one-on-one, face-to-face and online, tutors read and respond to undergraduate, graduate students, and faculty writing. For each onsite tutorial, tutors record summaries of each session. Tutors also attend weekly professional development meetings and participate in workshops and study sessions from time to time.Requisition ID:31383BRTravel Required:NoneMajor/Essential Functions:

• Provide feedback to clients who wish to improve the quality of their written communication skills. Clients may include undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff depending on assigned center(s).
• Attend weekly professional development meetings.
• Participate in outreach to TTU community including orientations, resource fairs, and other events.
• Mentor less experienced writing consultants. Help develop and implement training and professional development materials and activities as needed.
• Perform additional duties such as developing and presenting workshops, developing handouts, creating marketing materials as needed.
• May conduct research and present at regional and national conferences.Grant Funded?:NoMinimum Hire Rate:20.76Pay Basis:HourlySchedule Details:Evenings and weekends as neededWork Location:LubbockPreferred Qualifications:
  • At least one year of experience working as a writing consultant in higher education. Excellent reading comprehension and written communication skills. Familiarity with academic genres used by various disciplines, such as History, Psychology, Literature, etc.Department:Writing Centers of TTURequired Attachments:Cover Letter, Resume / CVJob Type:Part TimeJob Group:Academic Support - OtherShift:DayRequired Qualifications:Master's degree and a minimum of six years of tutoring at the college level.Does this position work in a research laboratory?:NoSafety Information:Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.Pay Statement:Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.EEO Statement:As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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