JOB TYPE: Part-time
JOB SUMMARY:
Writing Mentors, under the supervision of the Writing Center Coordinator, provide writing tutoring in Spanish to online students in the SBTS Programa Hispano seeking to become stronger writers and better self-editors. The position is fully online with flexible hours. Training will be provided upon hiring for SBTS style and writing coaching.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides written comments in Spanish to papers submitted online to assist writers at all levels of proficiency remotely develop their writing skills
- Provide clear guidance and feedback for writing concerns, such as: thesis development, organization, clarity, conciseness, grammatical accuracy, punctuation, footnotes, bibliography entries, etc.
- Help present practical writing workshops focused on specific topics such as Southern style formatting, common errors for ESL students, and how to avoid plagiarism
- Works on writing related projects assigned by the Writing Center Coordinator or Online Hispanic Program office
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Online Hispanic Program office or Writing Center Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Native speaker or native-like fluency in Spanish
- Proficiency in writing and a demonstrated mastery of writing conventions such as syntax,
- grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Google Suite
- Some familiarity with Turabian and/or Chicago Manual of Style
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting
- Excellent customer service skills: patience, flexibility, and desire to help
- Recommendation from someone familiar with your writing
EDUCATION:
The person in this position must have a bachelor’s degree or fifth year in Boyce Seminary Track student.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous writing center experience or teaching experience is preferred.
