Senior Tutor, Writing Center

Posting Job Title

Senior Tutor, Writing Center

Department

Academic Affairs

Position Type

Part-time Temporary

Number of openings

2

Job Summary

Assist writers from all disciplines with grammar, writing, speech, and various self-paced materials in the Writing Center. Perform special projects. Other tasks might include answering the Grammar Hotline, responding to Online Writing Lab (OWL) submissions, rectifying software issues, fill in at reception desk. This job requires professional development, including attendance at weekly training sessions or other scheduled meetings, written reflections, research, presentation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Completion of Composition 1 and Composition 2 with B or better (JCCC Preferred)
Two years tutoring or teaching experience, with minimum of one year in a college Writing Center
Good communications skills, including listening with patience and understanding
Demonstration of excellent grammar and writing skills with the ability to explain concepts, provide example in both oral and written form
Ability to learn and utilize effective tutoring techniques following bets practices
Must be able to help with computer and standard office equipment
Proficient with technology. Must have tutor experience
College Reading and Language Association certification (CRLA), level 1 certified preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Required application documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Hours per Week

Varies

Work Hours/Days

Varies

Salary Grade Level

LVL6

Salary

$19.09-23.86 per hour

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.

Advertised: 15 Dec 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jan 2022 Central Standard Time