Writing Mentor - In-Person

JOB SUMMARY: Writing Mentors, under the supervision of the Writing Center Coordinator, provide tutoring to students seeking to become stronger writers and better self-editors. Available positions include weekly in-person shifts on campus during business hours, typically five hours per week. Training will be provided upon hiring for SBTS style and writing coaching. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides one-on-one tutoring in the Writing Center and/or online to help writers at all levels of proficiency develop their writing skills • Provides written comments to papers submitted online to assist writers at all levels of proficiency remotely develop their writing skills • Provide clear guidance and feedback for writing concerns, such as: thesis development, organization, clarity, conciseness, grammatical accuracy, punctuation, footnotes, bibliography entries, etc. • Help present practical writing workshops focused on specific topics such as Southern style formatting, common errors for ESL students, and how to avoid plagiarism • Works on Writing Center projects assigned by the Writing Center Coordinator • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Writing Center Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS: • Proficiency in writing and a demonstrated mastery of writing conventions such as syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Google Suite • Willingness to learn Turabian and Chicago Manual of Style • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly • Ability to work independently in a remote setting • Excellent customer service skills: patience, flexibility, and desire to help • Recommendation from someone familiar with your writing EDUCATION: The person in this position must have a bachelor's degree or fifth year in Boyce Seminary Track student. English undergraduate degree is preferred. EXPERIENCE: Previous writing center experience or teaching experience is preferred. Apply tot his job