Writing Lab Tutor

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and constructive feedback.
• Ability to foster a supportive, nonjudgmental learning environment.
• Dependable and responsible in maintaining scheduled tutoring appointments.

Abilities and Skills:

• Proficient in academic writing and capable of adapting support strategies to different writing styles and assignments.
• Able to explain writing concepts clearly and accessibly to peers.
• Competent in using basic office tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs) and willing to learn relevant academic platforms (e.g., Turnitin Management Systems).
• Skilled in time management and handling multiple tasks independently.

• Demonstrated excellence in college-level writing, with coursework in core-writing/composition, English, or related disciplines preferred.
• Experience and understanding using citation generators and style guides (Chicago-Turabian vs. MLA, etc.).
• Familiarity with the stages of the writing process and best practices in peer tutoring or academic coaching.
• Awareness of principles of academic honesty and how to promote responsible citation practices.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Current Highlands College Student in good-standing or Alumni.
• Overall GPA of 3.25 preferred.

Experience and background in the following areas would be particularly valuable:

• Strong performance in writing-intensive courses.
• Completed foundational writing courses with high marks.
• Upper-level coursework, demonstrating the ability to manage research-based assignments, synthesize sources, and construct coherent, well-organized arguments.
• Peer tutoring or academic mentoring helping peers with academic work, either informally or through a structured mentoring, tutoring, or orientation program.
• Experience leading group discussions or involvement in small-group facilitation, student leadership, or academic support events (e.g., study sessions, writing workshops, presentations).

• High.

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• This position is not a team lead for any Highlands College teammates.