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Position Title: Writing Tutors for Fall 2026
College/Unit: Student Learning Center
Department/School: Student Learning Center
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Seasonal Role Working Dates: 08/13/2026 - 12/11/2026
Pay Range: $17.86 - $23.84 per hour
Location Type: On-site (in-person and Zoom tutoring sessions)
Role Description:
Writing Tutors serve as collaborative partners in the writing process, supporting students in developing their confidence, voice, and writing skills. Rather than editing or evaluating, tutors engage students in dialogue to clarify ideas, strengthen organization, and cultivate strategies for effective communication across disciplines. Each tutor acts as a mentor, listener, and guide, helping students become more independent, reflective, and empowered writers.
Description of Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Writing Center Coordinator, the writing tutor will assist students in understanding the writing process and equip them with the skills to enhance their writing. Tutors must be prepared to complete at least 10-15 hours of training during each semester of employment and approximately 8-10 hours of work per week during the semester. Additionally, tutors are to attend bi-weekly meetings, which will be held on Fridays at 3 pm. Tutors may also be asked to lead writing-related workshops
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants of junior, senior, or graduate standing preferred, have a minimum of 2.8 GPA, and have excellent communication skills. Applicants should be sensitive to the experience of students from low-income, academically disadvantaged, and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Ongoing participation in training sessions is required for employment.
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
Applicants must provide:
- Resume (must be attached to the online application)
- Unofficial transcripts (this can be downloaded as a PDF from your student portal; must be attached to online application)
- Instructor's recommendation (Faculty may email this to jlbolte@csuchico.edu)
- Supplemental Application (must be attached to the online application)
- At least 4 pages of an academic writing sample (must be attached to the online application)
Applicants may find applications on Handshake and follow the 'apply' button to the Chico State posting where you can submit applciations. Priority will be given to applications received by Friday, April 17th.
Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in person to the department will not be considered.
Notification Procedure:
Applicants will be notified of application status via phone or email. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.
Job-related questions should be directed to:
Jenni Lee, Writing Center Coordinator
jlbolte@csuchico.edu
Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Compliance training completion (approximately 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status, and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
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