Peer Tutor Coordinator

Peer Tutor Coordinator
University of Puget Sound
Job ID: 5803
Location: Writing Center
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Staff Posting Details
Appointment: Temporary, one year, part-time (0.75 FTE).

Position Summary: The Peer Tutor Coordinator supports student academic achievement at the University of Puget Sound by supervising the university's peer tutoring program; by engaging in outreach from the CWLT to the campus community and engaging in liaison work between the CWLT and other tutoring programs on campus; and by working with other staff members in the Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching to assess and further develop our programming.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Support the CWLT Director in training and hiring of peer Subject Tutors and Writing Advisors. Coordinate the ongoing mentorship of peer tutors by facilitating Compass Check-ins, observations, and performance reviews. Support peer Subject Tutors and Writing Advisors in developing tutoring materials, including video tutorials. Coordinate with peer tutors to create the tutoring schedule each semester, with support from the Administrative Assistant. Approve student timecards and track students' earnings limit. Maintain the CWLT's online communications with peer tutors (such as Canvas, Google Suite, and Slack). Lead bimonthly student staff meetings and/or ongoing peer staff education in collaboration with the CWLT Director. Design and offer workshops for student groups on topics related to improving students' academic performance. Tutor students during peak times of demand in the CWLT. Serve as liaison to tutoring programs outside of the CWLT. Assist the Administrative Assistant with publicity and outreach efforts. Support with CWLT events, such as the holiday party, graduation party, and the Long Night Against Procrastination.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise CWLT peer Subject Tutors

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. At least 2 years' experience as a peer writing advisor or peer tutor in a writing or learning center. Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.

Compensation and Benefits: Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/overview-of-university-benefit/.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

Resume Letter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background inquiry and if applicable for the position, drug screen, physical test and functional assessment.

Diversity Statement:

We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives. We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community. We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/diversity-at-puget-sound/

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.


How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment

About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA





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