Writing Center Professional Tutor

Job Title:

Writing Center Professional Tutor

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

24

Exempt:

No

Supervisory Org:

University Writing Center (PM)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Tutor writing at SVSU’s Writing Center. The Writing Center serves Saginaw Valley State University by raising the level of excellence in student writing at all levels and in all disciplines. To achieve this goal, the Writing Center provides one-on-one tutorial sessions, workshops, and various resources for students to develop their skills as writers and critical thinkers within the academic community and the community at large.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with student writing tutoring, supervising, and scheduling of Writing Center tutors.
• Collaborate with Writing Center Director, Gerstacker Academic Commons Directors, Academic Affairs, English Department staff, RPW staff, and other SVSU stakeholders.
• Demonstrate effective writing center-focused tutoring habits, including mentoring and training tutors and assisting in tutoring sessions as necessary.
• Manage tutor work schedules in conjunction with the Writing Center Director and/or Academic Affairs as necessary.
• Daily usage of Microsoft Office Suite and TracCloud
• Develop and give Writing Center presentations and workshops as necessary
• Appear at university events representing the Writing Center/Gerstacker Academic Commons as necessary
• Assist with Writing Center marketing (flyer, digital postings, etc.) as necessary
• Professionally handle behavioral issues based on Career Service’s 2025-2026 On-Campus Student Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Director of the Writing Center

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required prior to position start date.
• Minimum of three (3) semesters of in-person and online Writing Center tutoring experience
• Experience with broad variety of writing courses and writing assignments
• Strong writing/critical thinking ability
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, find resources, answer questions, and solve problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and working knowledge of TracCloud.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Availability Monday-Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in writing (English, Creative Writing, and/or Professional and Technical Writing or closely related field).
• 3-4 semesters of in-person and online Writing Center tutoring experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website , http://www.svsu.edu .