Academic Tutor 2 The Writing Center- LE

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Position Information

Posting Number: S039 Position Type: Learn and Earn, Student Employment Special Notes to Applicants:
As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. Position Title: Academic Tutor 2 The Writing Center- LE Division/Department: Learning Center Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR Job Summary:
Works in person at the Writing Center during scheduled hours providing instructional support to students on an individual, drop-in basis to help with any aspect of
writing related to LBCC course work.

Required Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills: Requires strong knowledge of college composition and
rhetoric. Must be proficient with or nearing proficiency with grammar and
mechanics, varieties of writing processes, and research strategies. Requires
strong communication skills to interact with and tutor students with diverse
backgrounds and varying levels of ability on an informal level.

Abilities: Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the
position under limited supervision. Must have demonstrated ability to understand
and interpret staff instructions in order to assist students and support
colleagues. Requires the ability to understand the needs and differences of adult
students and appropriately respond to those needs. Must be able to sensitively
deal with students in helping with academic performance. Requires the ability to
communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written English. Must be able to
operate general office equipment, including computers for word processing.

Education and Experience: Position requires successful completion of WR 121
with a B or above, and recommendation of at least one English faculty member.
Prefer experience tutoring or teaching adults. Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer completion of course work at LBCC with additional writing classes beyond WR121. Prefer recommendation from LBCC writing faculty. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
May require good arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate keyboard and other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires well developed listening and speaking ability sufficient to carry on routine conversations.

Work is performed in an open lab setting in the Library with minimal exposure to health and safety hazards. Essential Duties:
1. Provides assistance to students at the Writing Center with writing assignments
or writing-related course work or projects.

2. Helps students interpret and develop strategies for assignments and course
requirements.

3. Assesses students’ needs. Offers a variety of approaches or methods to help
students with their writing and revising.

4. Encourages students and promotes a supportive learning environment at the
Writing Center. Promotes students’ self-reliance, mastery of grammar,
composing, revising, and editing skills.

5. Maintains current and adequate supply of instructional materials as directed
by Writing Assistants and Writing Center Coordinator. Provides input on
material development as requested.

6. Assists in keeping records of student contact.

7. Regularly meets with Writing Center Coordinator for training and assessment.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicant Instructions:
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents when applying:

1) Academic Transcript showing completion of WR 121 with a B or above.
2) Writing Sample
3) Resume
4) Cover Letter

Transcripts from institutions outside of the Unites States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation. Click here for a list of agencies who perform these services.
Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Applicants must be active and enrolled students at LBCC

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration. Proposed Start Date: 10/03/2022 Full-time or Part-time Part-time Number of hours/week: 2-12 Work Schedule: varies Posting Date: 10/03/2022 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Salary Grade 10 Salary/Rate
$13.50 per hour Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you learn about this position? Please select one.
   • Mid-Valley Sunday Newspaper
   • Lebanon Express Newspaper
   • Oregonian
   • Latinos in Higher Education
   • HERC-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • indeed.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • State Employment Department
   • LBCC Employment Opportunities Website
   • Eugene Register Guard Newspaper
   • Other Online Website (specify below)
   • Other (specify below)
2. If you selected other above, please specify the website or other resource from which you learned of the position.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. Have you successfully completed WR 121 with a B or above?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Academic Transcript
3. Cover Letter
4. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. U. S. Veteran Proof of Honorable Discharge DD-214, Copy 4
2. Academic Transcript 2
3. Letter of Recommendation