Professional Writing Tutor Academic Support
- Employer
- Waubonsee Community College
- Location
- Sugar Grove, IL
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details

Professional Writing Tutor Academic Support
Part-time Support Staff
Sugar Grove Campus
Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success. Our Adjunct Faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to making a difference!
Reporting tothe Learning Resource Center Manager, writing tutors provide academicassistance in all stages of the writing process across all college disciplinesas appropriate and serve as models for students in the techniques, strategies,attitudes, and beliefs of successful learners. Assistance may include reviewingclass material, support during writing sessions, reviewing papers in the draftingstage, and providing guidance and thoughtful support to any learning barriers.
Thisposition requires a professional with excellent communication, presentation, andinterpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively use technology toenhance tutoring sessions.
Successfulcandidates will have thorough knowledge and understanding of several citation styles,including MLA, APA, and potentially Chicago Manual Style.
Applicantswho can tutor specific content of additional subjects/courses such asCommunications, Education, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Political Science,Psychology, or Sociology are highly desired.
Successfultutors employ a holistic approach to student success, bring passion andenthusiasm to the Tutoring Centers, and are collaborative with students,faculty and colleagues. They work effectively and constructively with personsof diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities.
Responsibilities
Provide tutor assistance in appropriate courses in one-on-one and small group settings.
Provide drop/walk-in, classroom, and/or appointment-based tutoring services either in-person or virtually in a fair and equitable manner.
Maintain scheduled working hours at both physical campus or through virtual appointments based on semesterly scheduling.
Maintain records and data of tutoring sessions, programming information, and other aspects of the Tutoring Center in accordance with Tutoring Center policies and needs.
Develop and nurture rapport with students, peers, and faculty.
Assist or take the lead in the creation, development, and implementation of programming events, such as workshops, presentations, and seminars on specific subject topics as well as general learning strategies.
Attend training activities to comply with certification requirements before and/or during semesters.
Complete and submit all required forms (e.g., time sheets, evaluations, questionnaires distributed at workshops).
Adhere to all Tutoring Center policies, procedures, and processes as detailed both in the Tutoring Center Handbook and by the Learning Resource Center Manager.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant field.
Experience with tutoring or teaching high school orcollege students preferred.
Experience working with historically underservedstudent populations.
Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate effectivelywith others.
Experience and competency with technologies,including: Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Google Drive, and LearningManagement Systems such as Canvas.
Please attach the following documents when applying:
- Cover Letter-Yes
- Resume-Yes
- References-Yes
- Transcripts-Yes
Position Details
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Grant Funded: No
Work Schedule: Varies
Work Hours: 15-20
Testing: Yes
Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page
Hourly Rate: 27.55 - 27.55
Please attach all required items at time of application. Official transcripts are required to be submitted if hired. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteranOrganization
Working at Waubonsee Community College
Waubonsee is not your average community college — and that’s how we like it.
We take pride in exceeding expectations, offering a top education to all students willing to work hard for their dreams. Waubonsee has top-ranked academic programs, a dynamic student population, a breadth of services and resources, and a growing campus network — all of which mean a richer college experience for you.
Mission Statement
Waubonsee Community College is a public, comprehensive community college that was organized in 1966, as mandated by the Illinois Community College Act, to provide education and training services for individuals in portions of Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, LaSalle and Will counties of District 516. The philosophy of Waubonsee Community College is based on the premise that education is the cornerstone of a literate, democratic society; that learning is a lifelong process; and that the pursuit of knowledge must be supported by institutional policies that demonstrate the values of accessibility, service, value, quality and innovation.
Vision
Waubonsee Community College opens the door of knowledge, sparks imaginations, and enlightens lives through learning. We welcome the diverse abilities, goals, and experiences of individuals standing on the threshold of discovery. Our success is defined by the dreams we help shape, the opportunities we help design, and the futures we help create.
Values
- Accessibility — We remove barriers to learning formed by time, geography, education, culture, experience or beliefs to provide a full range of quality educational opportunities for all who can benefit.
- Service — We view the world from the perspective of those we serve — anticipating needs and striving to exceed expectations while demonstrating a caring, knowledgeable, consistent connection with each individual every time they meet us.
- Value — We focus every resource directly on the search for learning, creating tangible benefits in everything we do.
- Quality — We constantly redefine what it means to be “the best,” seeking to improve in every area and exceed the expectations of those we serve.
- Innovation — We are actively engaged on the frontiers of education, continuously improving the learning environment for our students and communities.
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