STUDENT-Writing Center Tutor
StudentTown of Ithaca, New York, United States
Posted March 20, 2026
Part Time
About the Company
Ithaca College's student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries.
Job Description
The Department of Writing is seeking part-time Writing Center Tutors to assist students with writing skills. Tutors will work independently, host workshops, and maintain a welcoming writing center environment. Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities are required.
Requirements
- Solid academic standing
- Strong writing abilities
- Successful completion of either Academic Writing I, Argument, Inquiry, Research, and Writing Across the Disciplines, Introduction to the Essay, or Ithaca Seminar in Writing
- Completion of at least one additional writing course beyond the 100-level
- Outside research/internship experience in the work environment or possession of knowledge necessary to offer writing tutoring with relative independence, accuracy, and agency is highly desirable
- Sophomore standing at time of first week working
- Commitment to helping others become more effective writers
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with public speaking and is comfortable presenting to groups on area processes
- Personal qualities conducive to one-on-one conferences, such as a friendly, approachable manner; patience
- Good listening abilities, with a sense of maturity and responsibility
Benefits
- $16.30/hr
