Shaw University

The Tutorial Center Peer Tutor, reporting to the Writing Center Director, will primarily work with students individually or in small groups to improve their writing skills.. The Tutor will be expected to facilitate daily operations of the Writing Center by creating a welcoming and professional environment and maintaining precise records.. Market the Writing Center through classroom visits and other activities such as social media promotions.. Assist the Director of the Writing Center, as needed.. Examples of such professional development include reading available books on tutoring in the center, and learning various writing formats (APA, MLA, Turabian); administrative duties include maintaining the physical space of the center and replenishing supplies (i.e., pens, pencils, paper, etc.)

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<p>The Tutorial Center Peer Tutor, reporting to the Writing Center Director, will primarily work with students individually or in small groups to improve their writing skills. The Tutor will be expected to facilitate daily operations of the Writing Center by creating a welcoming and professional environment and maintaining precise records. Peer Writing Tutors are not copyeditors or proofreaders; instead, they help writers improve their skills in analyzing and revising academic writing.</p>
<h3>Essential Job Functions</h3>
<ul>
<li>Conduct one-on-one conferences with students in-person and virtual.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and confidential records of consultations.</li>
<li>Market the Writing Center through classroom visits and other activities such as social media promotions.</li>
<li>Develop and present workshops and handouts on writing skills.</li>
<li>Participate in on-going trainings.</li>
<li>Assist the Director of the Writing Center, as needed.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Other Responsibilities</h3>
<p>Tutors will divide their time between tutoring, professional development, and administrative duties. Examples of such professional development include reading available books on tutoring in the center, and learning various writing formats (APA, MLA, Turabian); administrative duties include maintaining the physical space of the center and replenishing supplies (i.e., pens, pencils, paper, etc.) at each table.</p>
<h3>Minimum Job Qualifications</h3>
<p>Education and/or Experience & Requirements</p>
<ul>
<li>Currently enrolled as a Shaw U. student with an overall GPA of at least 3.0.</li>
<li>Unofficial transcript demonstrating an A or B in ENG 110 or ENG 111.</li>
<li>Completed tutor application form.</li>
<li>Signed recommendations from two faculty members with contact information.</li>
<li>Strong desire to work with your peers and their writing.</li>
<li>Effective communicator, including exceptional listening and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Be reliable, punctual, and professional.</li>
<li>Experienced team player</li>
<li>Availability to work ten hours each week during the semester.</li>
<li>High-level knowledge of social media tools and platforms (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Five Specific Competencies</h3>
<p>Achieving Results - Sets challenging goals, tracks progress towards them, solves performance problems, and demonstrates urgency and drive towards achieving them.</p>
<p>Collaboration - Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds.</p>
<p>Communication - Clearly and respectfully conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.</p>
<p>Customer Service - Makes customers/clients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; shows interest in and understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and external customers (including direct reports); gains customer trust and respect; meets or exceeds customer expectations.</p>
<p>Strategic Focus - Understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; keeps the big, long-range picture in mind; builds a shared long-range organizational vision with others. Committed to course of action to achieve long-range goals and influences others to translate vision into action.</p>
<p>Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior):</p>
<p>Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and demanding environment. Must have strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivity to deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances; demonstrated professional work ethic and positive, problem-solving attitude. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.</p>
<h3>Physical Demands</h3>
<p>Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.</p>

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