How to Apply
Application materials: The resume, cover letter and sample writing must be submitted as one document. (The system only allows one document to be uploaded; so please combine them.)
- Resume
- Cover Letter: Please address the following in your cover letter.
- Why do you want to be a tutor?
- The Writing Center's mission is to be critical readers and listeners who provide helpful feedback to writers and speakers. Tell us about your tutoring philosophy. (What do you think are the most valuable interpersonal skills for tutoring? How would you provide feedback?)
- What have been your writing and speaking experiences (presentations and public speaking)?
- Sample Academic writing: Please include up to 5 pages of your academic writing
Job Summary
- Tutor undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines with writing and speaking
- Tutor community members on writing and speaking
- Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring
- Participate in professional development
- Tutor in-person and online
- Assist the director and coordinator with Writing Center research and data collection
- Help develop writing and tutoring support materials
- Contribute to educational programs, such as classroom visits and workshops
- Contribute to marketing: social media, marketing materials, and the website
- Help with community engagement projects and tutoring
- Mentor tutors in training
- Assist with day to day front desk support:
- answer phones
- use the WC Online scheduling system
- greet and assist clients
- promote a positive, inclusive experience for clients and co-workers
- Support and maintain daily writing center operations, and other duties as assigned
Who We Are
The Writing Center was established in 1971. The Marian E. Wright Writing Center is the oldest writing center in Michigan. We serve University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff, (and community members) from all disciplines with writing. We tutor all forms of academic writing, resumes, cover letters, presentations, and creative writing. Tutors are expected to be highly engaged, helpful readers who provide positive constructive feedback to writers during any stage of the writing process. Our services are designed to support students' growth as writers and reviewers of their own work--we believe this growth occurs paper by paper. Our Writing Center is committed to promoting and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for students to learn and grow as writers and learners.
Required Qualifications*
- Must be currently enrolled at the University of Michigan-Flint
- Must have completed or are currently enrolled in English 112 or its equivalent
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills: active listening, and ability to work positively and respectfully to create and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
- Comfortable and able to tutor sensitive topics; and to do so in a respectful and confidential manner
- Strong writing, research, communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
- Ability to be self-motivated and work collaboratively in a diverse team environment; and to work independently when needed
- Take initiative to learn about and help with writing center related projects during downtime
- Thrive in a growth oriented environment where on-going training and development is expected
- Ability to work some hours off-site to help support community members at our Rough Draft Cafe community writing center
Desired Qualifications*
*Highly preferred:
- Writing tutoring or writing center experience
- Public speaking experience
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.