Writing Center tutors will work with fellow Augsburg students, individually or in small groups, to provide guidance and assistance in writing for courses in any discipline, at all stages of the writing process. Tutors may also work with students on extra-curricular writing such as applications, personal statements, and creative work. The purpose of our Writing Center work is to help students build their skills, their confidence, and their comfort level as writers and as students. As a part of this center, tutors will learn about writing in both practical and theoretical terms—as a way of thinking, a means of communicating with others, and a practice that varies across disciplines and across social and cultural conditions, also reaching into the practical aspects of one’s career. Additionally, as members of the Writer Center team, tutors are required to attend regular meetings for continuing education and discussions about Center business.
Responsibilities
- Assist, individually or (occasionally) in small groups, students who seek help with their writing for a minimum of 5 hours a week
- Attend biweekly mandatory meetings prepared, having read or written any assigned material
- Attend two Staff workshops per academic year
- Assist in ongoing tasks (e.g., greeting students, collating data, keeping the space clean and orderly) to ensure the Center runs smoothly and efficiently
- As time allows during shifts, assist with creating Writing Center materials, conducting relevant research, marketing materials, and helping with projects such as designing the center space, assessment, and building connections across the campus community.
- Present Writing Center orientations (in the Center or in classes) on occasion
- Adhere to Writing Center policies and enforce Center rules
- Refer students to other campus resources when appropriate
- Meet with the Center Director as part of ongoing tutor evaluation and complete self-evaluations
- Maintain payroll and Center data records thoroughly and on time
- May also have opportunities to participate in specialty student and faculty development workshops
- Commit to ongoing education to improve tutoring techniques and enhance culturally responsive teaching practices
Work-study eligible students welcome.
Compensation and Benefits
- Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour
- Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
- Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Not eligible for health insurance benefits
- Currently enrolled as a student at Augsburg University and be work-study eligible.
- Previously passed ENL111: Effective Writing 2 or equivalent course.
- Demonstrate academic achievement and strong writing skills (applicable across disciplines), intellectual curiosity, respect for and interest in the ideas of others, and an ability to establish rapport and communicate clearly and easily with fellow students.
- Good time management skills and always arrive on time to scheduled shifts.
- Ability to work well when things get busy, be comfortable enforcing Writing Center rules, and work with a range of student positionalities, levels of academic skill, and English proficiency, responding to a range of student writing needs
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to continue employment.
- Special consideration will be given to student who apply as second-year students.
All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:
- Resume
- Cover Letter (optional)
Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at 612.330.1058 or email at hr@augsburg.edu. Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.