STUDENT-Writing Center Tutor

The Department of Writing is looking for interested students to work in the Writing Center.

• →Tutoring a wide range of students, including international and graduate students, from across the college, approximately 10 hours a week, to help them gain independence as writers
• →Maintaining the Writing Center as a welcoming and inclusive space for all
• →Hosting workshops and visits from classes to promote use of the Writing Center Develop instructional content
• →Complete projects and appointments on their own with relative independence or in groups
• →Potentially serves as a peer coach for new student employees (tutors) —providing support, answering general questions, and positively promoting the workplace.
• →Perform work that supports and/or defines processes within Writing Center pedagogical practice, eg: working alongside full time Writing Center Director and taking ownership of day-to-day responsibilities or long-term strategic projects
• →Work with a high degree of confidentiality for area procedures
• →Potential for leadership positions such as Admin Tutor (some tutors manage other tutors)

• Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities, particularly in expository genres
• 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, if not more, beyond the 100-level; Argument strongly preferred
• Outside research/internship experience in the work environment and/or possessing the 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
• Rising sophomores to seniors; we cannot hire current seniors or graduates. 
• Experience/interest in writing copy or instructional material, web design, online content development, PR, and/or graphic design is highly desirable

That means the course ends in October and if successfully completed, you will begin tutoring in the Writing Center. You can still register for the course if you aren't hired. Then if you try again next year and get hired, you can begin tutoring immediately in Fall 2025.

Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Screening of applications will begin immediately.  

Submit the following documents: 

• A 500-word cover letter. Explain why you want to work as a tutor in the Writing Center. Refer to your own abilities, attitudes, and experiences as a writer as well as your personal attributes.
• Two expository writing samples: 
  • One should be a traditional academic research paper, minimum of 4 pages long
  • One from a genre of your choice, page length can vary
• A resume 
• An unofficial copy of your transcript.

ALL MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED. This is a competitive position, and incomplete applications will automatically not be considered.

For questions, please contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.