Work at the Writing Center
Tutoring at the Writing Center
The primary aim of the Writing Center is to help students become more confident, effective
writers. Writing tutors work with writers of all levels and disciplines on a variety
of assignments and projects, such as compositions, lab reports, research papers, resumes
and job search correspondence, proposals, presentations, and creative writing.
A writing tutor may help students:
A writing tutor may help students:
- Interpret an assignment sheet, talk through ideas for a paper or presentation, discuss course readings, or plan for a paper
- Consider choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, reasoning, or organization
- Develop ideas with greater specificity
- Acquire research strategies, integrate scholarly sources, and apply proper documentation (such as MLA or APA)
- Improve student editing and proofreading skills, expand vocabulary, and better understand technical conventions of academic writing
- Flexible schedule
- Position looks good on a resumé
- Tutor is paid for all training
- Opportunity to become a CRLA certified tutor
- Tutors become stronger writers as critical thinking and writing skills improve
- It’s rewarding to have a part in other students’ success
Apply to be a Tutor
Complete the online application to apply to be a Writing Center Tutor.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment as a Southern student in good academic standing
- Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0
- Received at least a B+ in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Apply to be a Receptionist
The Writing Center also hires for receptionist. To apply, please complete the online form.