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Job title: Writing Fellowship (03 Student) 15 Positions
Company: Worcester State University
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Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted: Jul 28, 2023
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: PT No Benefits
Position ID: 165415
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About Worcester State University:
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.
Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at .
Job Description:
TITLE: Writing Fellowship
DEPARTMENT: Academic Success
SUPERVISOR: Tammy Tebo
SCHEDULE: 10 hours per week
POSITION LEVEL: Non-Supervisory (Minimum Wage)
General Statement of Duties: The writing fellow will provide academic assistance to students enrolled in English courses at Worcester State. The tutors will work closely with the faculty and students to improve their English skills, including but not limited to writing, reading, and critical thinking.
Responsibilities:
1. Serve as a role model for new students by displaying the responsibility and maturity of a continuing student.
2. Communicating with relevant faculty for specific courses to know course expectations, relevant assignments, and course materials.
3. Attending all relevant training and workshops related to tutoring.
4. Meet with students individually or in small groups to provide academic support.
5. Assist students with reading comprehension, writing skills, and language proficiency.
6. Provide feedback on assignments and help students understand and implement instructor feedback.
7. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress.
8. Attend training sessions and meetings required.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
1. Strong Interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Strong academic background in English, Literature, or a related field.
3. Previous tutoring or teaching experience preferred.
4. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
5. Excellent editing, oral, and written communication.
6. Maintain a reliable attendance record.
7. Basic Computer skills, including general knowledge of all Microsoft Office.
8. Must be free of any current/pending judicial action by the University.
9. Have a reference from an instructor that taught that course.
Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
*This position is available for WSU students only*
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Application Instructions:
Students must apply online.
*This position is for WSU students only.*
Expected salary: $15 per hour
Location: Worcester, MA
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Company: Worcester State University
Job description: Title
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Writing Fellowship (03 Student) 15 Positions
Category: Student
Subscribe:
Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted: Jul 28, 2023
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: PT No Benefits
Position ID: 165415
Share
About Worcester State University:
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.
Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at .
Job Description:
TITLE: Writing Fellowship
DEPARTMENT: Academic Success
SUPERVISOR: Tammy Tebo
SCHEDULE: 10 hours per week
POSITION LEVEL: Non-Supervisory (Minimum Wage)
General Statement of Duties: The writing fellow will provide academic assistance to students enrolled in English courses at Worcester State. The tutors will work closely with the faculty and students to improve their English skills, including but not limited to writing, reading, and critical thinking.
Responsibilities:
1. Serve as a role model for new students by displaying the responsibility and maturity of a continuing student.
2. Communicating with relevant faculty for specific courses to know course expectations, relevant assignments, and course materials.
3. Attending all relevant training and workshops related to tutoring.
4. Meet with students individually or in small groups to provide academic support.
5. Assist students with reading comprehension, writing skills, and language proficiency.
6. Provide feedback on assignments and help students understand and implement instructor feedback.
7. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress.
8. Attend training sessions and meetings required.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
1. Strong Interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Strong academic background in English, Literature, or a related field.
3. Previous tutoring or teaching experience preferred.
4. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
5. Excellent editing, oral, and written communication.
6. Maintain a reliable attendance record.
7. Basic Computer skills, including general knowledge of all Microsoft Office.
8. Must be free of any current/pending judicial action by the University.
9. Have a reference from an instructor that taught that course.
Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
*This position is available for WSU students only*
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Application Instructions:
Students must apply online.
*This position is for WSU students only.*
Expected salary: $15 per hour
Location: Worcester, MA
Apply Now