Writing Center Tutor

About This Job

The THINK TANK Writing Center supports the development of student writers throughout their whole career at the UA. Our peer tutors meet with undergraduate and graduate students to offer helpful feedback on any kind of writing at any stage in the process. Tutors conduct sessions and workshops both in person and online. This is a student-friendly, on-campus position with no prior tutoring experience required.

The starting wage rate is $14.75 per hour. Tutors are expected to work a minimum of 10.5 hours a week, attend weekly trainings, and work towards CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) certification. Pay raises are commensurate with additional CRLA certifications. All training is paid, and we work with tutors' class schedule to determine work hours. Tutors have the opportunity to engage in mentoring and leadership opportunities in later terms. 

Tutors report to the Assistant Director for Writing Support and Writing Center coordinators.

In this position, you will:

• Cultivate a deeper knowledge of writing practices across genres and academic disciplines
• Gain leadership and mentoring experience
• Refine interpersonal communication skills
• Develop your public speaking and presenting abilities
• Have the opportunity to engage in research and training development

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions
• Engage with training materials to inform and improve tutoring practices
• In consultation with the scheduling program coordinator, commit to a weekly work schedule for the semester (10.5 hours a week minimum)
• Participate in pre-semester training and weekly meetings
• Abide by University of Arizona Code of Conduct and Academic Code of Integrity

Qualifications

• Current UA undergraduate student
• Interest in collaborating with student writers to help them identify their strengths and areas for improvement, prioritize their concerns, and make a plan for moving forward with their writing
• Eagerness to engage with a variety of writing, regardless of major/minor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to creating a welcoming and positive environment for all students and a recognition of the value of diversity in learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants who are reflective, empathetic, curious, and can carefully communicate complex information
• Experience using THINK TANK Writing Center services
• Graduation in Fall 2025 or later

How to Apply