Peer Writing Tutor
Position Overview: Peer Writing Tutors provide tutoring to individual students and groups of students in person and virtually. Peer Writing Tutors assist students in improving academic performance through writing skills development in mechanics of writing, grammar, citations, and more. Peer Writing Tutors model techniques, strategies, attitudes, and beliefs contributing to student success.
Essential Duties:
- Work one-on-one with students during scheduled sessions in a respectful manner
- Tutor students in person and virtually
- Identify patterns of error in students' writing and provide constructive feedback
- Help students recognize their own writing strengths and areas for growth
- Guide students in developing transferable writing strategies they can apply independently
- Support students with course-related questions
- Attend required trainings as needed
- Maintains accurate and proper records of tutoring sessions
- Responds promptly to messages or emails from students, supervisors, and other Library and Academic Support Services staff
Work Experience:
- Have taken College Writing (ENG 120/121) or transfer equivalent and received a B or higher
- Basic understanding of academic writing and grammar
- Ability to meet students where they are and adapt to different learning styles and paces
- Ability to stay patient, calm, and respectful with students
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Details:
Benefits:
- Reinforce and build knowledge of content
- Flexible schedule
- Serve as a positive academic role model and peer mentor while improving communication and writing skills
- Learn to support a diverse student population with empathy and awareness
Things you don't need to know but must be willing to learn:
- Citation styles (APA, MLA)
- Identify and explain patterns of error in student writing
- Offer constructive, clear explanations of writing rules and strategies
- Basic guidelines for a wide range of writing assignments and genres
Equal Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically Minnesota Statute 363. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to promotions, transfers, compensation, terminations, training, and participation in CSP sponsored benefits or programs. CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/
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Concordia University
Aug 20, 2025 