Reading/Writing Tutor/ Part-Time

About Northwest Florida State College:

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Job Description:

The tutor/lab assistant is directly accountable to the Associate Director of Tutoring & Academic Intervention Services for the following duties and responsibilities. The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carry out its mission. This position may have duties that are either on campus or virtual or both and will require cooperation with other tutors, faculty, and staff to promote student success.

Reading/Writing subject areas: English Composition I & II (other writing-heavy courses) 

• Working with students both one-on-one and in small groups, either remotely or in-person. 
• Researching and creating resources related to English, writing, and reading skills.  
• Guiding students through all facets of the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, and proofreading. 
• Educating students on varied written communication styles, such as e-mails, business proposals, and academic-level writing skills. 
• Developing and presenting writing workshops that address common mistakes seen among students.  
• Maintaining a familiarity with MLA, APA, and Chicago Style formatting.  
• Collaborating on the development of reading/writing workshops and resources that address common mistakes made by students.
• Assisting students with subject area content and advanced academic skills.
• Helping to support student testing and accommodation needs upon request.
• Playing a positive role in student engagement and retention initiatives.
• Reporting problems or concerns as they arise to the coordinator on site and/or the Associate Director.
• Maintaining a courteous and professional attitude at all times.
• Keeping timely and accurate records of all tutoring sessions.
• Utilizing technology for tutoring sessions and student outreach.
• Helping with light housekeeping duties, such as wiping down whiteboards and tables, etc.
• Completing the College's annual mandatory compliance training, as required, and all other training related to the job of tutoring and providing academic assistance.  
• Assisting with other assigned duties as requested.
• Demonstrating accountability on the job by turning in timesheets, reports, and other materials on time.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in subject area.
• Candidate must have earned "B" or higher in course(s) related to tutoring responsibilities.
• Candidate must have passed ENC II.
• Recommendation from faculty or chair of departments of relevant courses.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Preferred prior tutoring and/or teaching experience with high school and college students.
• Preferred ability to tutor in other subjects in addition to writing.
• Willingness to travel to the Niceville Campus for training and events or as needed.

Additional Information:

Classification:  Part-Time

Grant Funded: N

Rate of Pay:  $15.00 per hour

Hours:  Up to 29 hours per week

Location:  South Walton Campus

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

In addition to the application, please submit the following:

1. Northwest Florida State College Application
2. Resume
3. A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts (All degrees must be from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.)

*After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate pages to reduce file size.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment.  Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.