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Undergraduate and Graduate Writing Tutors

Peer writing tutors play a vital role in academics across the disciplines and in the mission of the CWU Learning Commons. They enjoy reading, writing, and working with people; are active listeners and learners; and demonstrate successful, honest learning habits. Knowledge of the standards of written English is an advantage, but since writing happens in every discipline, students in all majors/fields are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be CWU students in good academic standing, will have completed English 101 and 102 (or approved equivalents) by the end of the current term, and will undergo, if hired, ongoing training in writing center theory and practice.

The Writing Center typically reviews applications for undergraduate and graduate peer writing tutors near the start of the academic year. But we always want to hear from those interested in joining our team! For more information, contact Hannah Barta at 509-963-1367 or hannah.barta@cwu.edu, or stop by the Writing Center, which is housed in the CWU Learning Commons, on the ground floor of the Brooks Library.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback, one to one and in groups, to writers in all subjects, at all points in their writing processes
• Assist writers of various experience levels and backgrounds
• Collaborate in staff training and workshops to develop writing and feedback strategies
• Participate in class visits, promotions, events, and production of training materials and study aids
• Contribute to a positive environment that is conducive to academic inquiry and creativity
• Communicate with all students, faculty, and the general public in a friendly, professional manner
• Study general and discipline-specific grammar and style conventions
• Promote the Writing Center’s mission informally among CWU students and faculty
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits of this Work

• Develop knowledge of various disciplines, genres, and audiences
• Learn new ways to think about your own writing and writing process
• Collaborate with people from various cultures and perspectives
• Work in an academic environment with a relaxing atmosphere
• Gain valuable academic experience and professional preparation
• Associate with students and faculty across campus
• Benefit from the resources and camaraderie of a community of writers
• Walk to work, just across the way from your classes and your residence
• Arrange shifts around your class schedule
• Feel wonderful about how you earn money for school.

Graduate Assistantship: Graduate Writing Tutor / Staff Assistant

The CWU Learning Commons, the University Writing Center, and the School of Graduate Studies and Research offer a Writing Center graduate staff assistantship every one or two years. Students in all disciplines are encouraged to apply. If you meet the qualifications, please send along two recent writing samples to Hannah Barta, University Writing Center coordinator (hannah.barta@cwu.edu). Thereafter, interviews will be held as needed until the position is filled. Although interviews may be held via phone or video, this is an Ellensburg campus position requiring local residence.

Peer writing tutors play a vital role in academics across the disciplines. They enjoy reading, writing, and working with people; are active listeners and learners; and demonstrate successful, honest learning habits. Knowledge of the standards of written English is an advantage. At a minimum, the successful applicant will be a CWU graduate student in good academic standing, holding a BA or BS degree by the time of hire. Preferred qualifications include previous tutoring experience (ideally in a writing center), ability to consult on research and writing skills needed at the graduate level, experience working with diverse student populations, and a working knowledge of MS Office programs and student database management systems. Once hired, the GA will be oriented in writing center theory and practice as well as Center procedures and technologies.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Writing Tutor / Staff Assistant’s main role is to provide writing consultation for graduate students in all disciplines. When not engaged in writing consulting, the GA may be asked to assist in other duties as outlined below. Working under general direction, the GA will independently plan and organize work assignments. Projects and specific tasks may be assigned by the supervisor either verbally or in writing. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure goals are being met.

• Provide feedback, one to one and in groups, to graduate writers in all subjects
• Assist writers of various experience levels and backgrounds at all points in their writing processes
• Study general and discipline-specific grammar and style conventions
• Develop and provide graduate workshops in consultation with the GSA
• Develop materials to use in tutorials and tutor training
• Assist as needed in mentoring other tutors, including helping them develop skills, activities, and materials to use in tutorials
• Support the Learning Commons staff in outreach, marketing, and program development
• Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff about services provided.
• Assist in recordkeeping as it relates to graduate students.
• Develop and provide reports to track quality, participation and results of graduate courses
• Engage in research and evidence-based assessment
• Value and encourage a positive environment, diverse perspectives, academic inquiry, creativity, and teamwork
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits of this Work

Compensation for this assistantship comes in the form of a stipend provided by Graduate Studies. This is a full stipend with tuition waiver. For the most current information, please see the School of Graduate Studies and Research Graduate Student Funding for more information. Beyond monetary benefits, you may enjoy the following:

• Develop knowledge of various disciplines, genres, and audiences
• Learn new ways to think about your own writing and writing process
• Collaborate with people from various cultures and perspectives
• Work in an academic environment with a relaxing atmosphere
• Gain valuable academic experience and professional preparation
• Associate with students and faculty across campus
• Benefit from the resources and camaraderie of a community of writers
• Walk to work, just across the way from your classes and your residence
• Arrange shifts around your class schedule
• Feel wonderful about how you earn money for school.

Undergraduate and Graduate Math Tutors

Math tutors work one on one and in small groups to foster students' understanding of math concepts, stimulate active learning, support them in meeting course outcomes, and illuminate insights into their learning processes and study skills. Tutors exemplify the core values of the Learning Commons and also support day-to-day operations in the service of all students. Successful applicants will be CWU students in good academic standing, will have earned at least 45 credits, including Math 173 (or approved equivalent) with a B or higher, by the end of the current term, and will undergo, if hired, ongoing training in math and tutoring pedagogy.

The Math Center typically reviews applications for undergraduate and graduate math tutors in the spring or near the start of the academic year. Interviews are held as needed until positions are filled. Although interviews may be held via phone or video, this is normally an Ellensburg campus position requiring local residence. If you meet the qualifications or wish to obtain more information, contact the math center manager, Hannah Barta, at 509-963-1367 or hannah.barta@cwu.edu, or stop by the Math Center, which is housed in the CWU Learning Commons on the ground floor of the Brooks Library.

Responsibilities:

• Work weekly scheduled hours in the Math Center
• Assist students in developing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence, adaptive reasoning, and a productive disposition as related to math and course content
• Continually develop knowledge of and passion for the content being tutored
• Grow in abilities to communicate content to others, including patience and responsive listening
• Develop a mastery of tutoring methods
• Demonstrate effective study skills and behaviors, including math and information literacy
• Participate in all training sessions and staff meetings
• Exemplify and promote the missions and goals of the Math Center, the CWU Learning Commons, and CWU
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior in the center and around campus
• Check CWU email daily and respond to communication in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits of this Work

• Work in collaboration with a team to solve problems and meet goals
• Gain enhanced interpersonal communication and leadership skills
• Earn nationally recognized certification through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
• Develop knowledge of various math concepts and math-related disciplines
• Learn to train and mentor peers in your academic field
• Collaborate with people from various cultures and perspectives
• Work in an academic environment with a relaxing atmosphere
• Gain valuable academic experience and professional preparation
• Associate with students and faculty across campus
• Walk to work, just across the way from your classes and your residence
• Arrange shifts around your class schedule
• Feel wonderful about how you earn money for school.

The CWU Learning Commons invites applications for PALs facilitators for the 2023-2024 academic year. A PALs facilitator fosters independent learning and student understanding of course material, stimulates active learning, and facilitates student insights into the learning process by providing peer-to-peer collaborative learning in primarily group settings. Facilitators maintain an effective learning environment by providing support to students in meeting course outcomes and helping students develop effective study skills. PALs Facilitators exemplify the core values of the LC and support the day-to-day operations in the service of all students.

For all or part of the 2023-2024 academic year, PALs facilitators will be needed for the following courses:

• JAP 151, 252
• FIN 370
• SCM 310

All majors are encouraged to apply, applicants must have taken the course to facilitate a PALs group for that course. Successful applicants will be CWU students in good academic standing and will participate, if hired, in ongoing training in PALs group facilitation administered by the supervisor.

Applications are accepted year-round and placed on our wait-list based on completion date of application materials. For more information on the process to apply, contact the PALs and Supplemental Programs Manager, Kristina Mageau, at 509-963-1369 or Kristina.Mageau@cwu.edu. You can also stop by the CWU Learning Commons on the ground floor of the Brooks Library.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong desire to help others succeed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to uphold core values of the LC
• Successful completion of assigned course with a 3.3 or higher

Responsibilities:

• Assist students in understanding course content
• Facilitate the development of effective study skills and behaviors that lead to academic success
• Attend some class sessions in assigned course
• Connect with assigned instructor to strategize sessions appropriately
• Attend training sessions and/or weekly meetings
• Perform other duties that promote the goals of the unit as requested by supervisor
• Support office assistants in daily operations and the smooth functioning of the unit as a whole
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
• Respond to communication in a timely manner
• Check CWU email daily

Benefits of this Work:

• Learn how to assess students’ needs
• Gain teaching experience in an academic field
• Enhance interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Collaborate with people from various cultures and perspectives
• Work in an academic environment with a relaxing atmosphere
• Gain valuable academic experience and professional preparation
• Associate with students and faculty across campus
• Feel wonderful about how you earn money for school.