What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Writing & English Language Tutor position at Suffolk University?
In writing tutoring at the Center for Learning & Academic Success (CLAS), professional tutors assist undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students who seek writing support in one-on-one appointments or drop-in sessions both in person and online. In English language tutoring, professional tutors assist emerging multilingual undergraduate and graduate Suffolk students in improving their English proficiency both in person and online. Professional tutors may also lead weekly English language workshops.
- Tutor students who request writing or English language assistance; facilitate English language workshops. Tutoring may be online or in person.
- During open appointment blocks, perform various academic support tasks according to tutor’s skills and interests as assigned by CLAS management.
- Attend training on specific topics related to assisting college students with writing or English language, assisting students of concern, etc. Training may be in person or online. Meet with program supervisors to discuss other issues.
- Write notes for all student sessions in appointment tracking system (EAB Navigate).
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or higher in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or related area.
- TESOL (or equivalent) certification or equivalent experience teaching emerging multilingual students. Candidates without English language instruction certification or experience will still be considered for professional writing tutor roles, but not for professional English language tutor roles. Ideal candidates will be qualified to serve as both writing and English language tutors.
- Knowledge of successful strategies for tutoring a diverse college student population.
- Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (especially linguistic inclusion) as well as anti-racist tutoring praxis.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in person on Suffolk’s downtown Boston campus.
- Ability to tutor creatively and flexibly, treating each student as a unique learner.
- Experience with EAB Navigate, TutorTrac, WCOnline, or other appointment management platforms a plus.