Duties include acting as writing tutor and academic mentor for students enrolled in summer-term courses and programs. Tutors work with a diversity of student learners in the Skidmore College Writing Center on a walk-in and appointment basis. Tutors assist student writers at any stage in the writing process, from gathering ideas to revising to explaining grammatical issues. Tutors will also support the development of students' study skills, time management, problem-solving, assignment comprehension and overall adjustment to college-level academics. Candidates must be available starting Sunday, July 1 for training, outreach to students, and hosting Writing Center open houses in the evenings during the first week of Summer Session 2. In addition, tutors must be available to work from 6:00-10:00, Sundays through Thursdays from July 8 through August 2 (weeks 2-5 of Summer Session 2).
A limited number of on-campus housing subsidies are available for positions in Special Programs for Skidmore Students based on financial need. For information on how to apply for a housing subsidy visit: http://www.skidmore.edu/summer/housing/index.php
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a Skidmore student or recent Skidmore graduate. To be eligible for this job, a student must have completed (no exceptions) English 303 Honors, which is offered each fall term. It is preferable, in addition, for the summer tutor to have worked as a Writing Center tutor in the spring term following successful completion of EN303H.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only)
EEO Statement
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Posting Information
Posting Date 02/16/2018
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/1617
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of Three References
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