Student Success Center Professional & Writing Tutor

Description

The Stephens College Margaret Campbell Student Success Center announces one part-time position (15 hours weekly) for Center Professional & Academic Writing Tutor. The MCSSC seeks a professional who can be a collaborative member of the MCSSC team, provide support to students facing academic challenges, and provide writing tutoring, developing content for workshops and written communication, and supporting at-risk students. 

Professional and Writing Tutor (15 hours weekly)

Responsibilities

• Reach out to current students, particularly those at risk, who may benefit from academic support with compassion and kindness and then support them in creating a plan for success.
• Guide students to maximize their learning experiences and connect students to other campus supports as needed.
• Help students recognize challenges to their persistence in college and empower them to resolve these challenges.
• Assist students with reading and academic skills/learning strategies for general education courses or in specific majors.
• Assist students with writing assignments (including research and citation).
• Proctor exams for students with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations as needed.
• Prepare and present academic skills and writing workshops to students.
• Develop and write content for the Center’s Canvas course, newsletter, and/or blog posts.
• Communicate with faculty regarding students who are having course challenges.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Teaching experience with diverse populations preferred
• Excellent written, listening, oral, and interpersonal communication skills that promote effective working relationships with diverse student populations
• Master’s degree preferred but will consider a graduate student with a high level of academic achievement/experience

Stephens College began in 1833 with a belief that women deserved access to the power of education. Nearly two centuries later, that work is unfinished. Too many people who want to create, care, build, question, and act with purpose still lack the access or education that would empower them to lead. Stephens exists to widen the frame of possibility. Through personalized, experiential education rooted in care, mentorship, and professional engagement, Stephens turns learning into action and action into lasting impact.

That conviction takes shape in our Women's College, as well as our Conservatory for the Performing Arts and a portfolio of graduate programs, which accept all genders. It takes shape in Columbia, Missouri, a major college town whose professional, cultural, and civic life acts as an extension of the campus. And most importantly, it takes shape in our students, who find at Stephens a community that knows their name and talents, who feel empowered to speak up and take charge of their own education, and who, in turn, shape life on campus and in Columbia. Stephens students graduate ready not just for what the world will ask of them, but ready to shape what comes next.

Ranked as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a thriving arts community, amazing recreation, and a historic downtown called The District. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including The Children's School).

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.