Tutor - Writing (Ogden Writing Center)

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Requisition Number H00181P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 10-20 Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $14.50 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function As a Peer Writing Tutor, you will serve as a collaborative mentor to students across all academic disciplines. Rather than acting as an editor, you will empower writers to improve their craft at every stage of the writing process—from initial brainstorming and outlining to final polishing. This role requires a balance of strong communication skills, empathy for diverse learner backgrounds, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. The Writing Center serves a wide range of writers, so applicants from every major and students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Basic Job Function

This position offers three levels of certification , which reflect the depth of the training the tutor receives. Each level comes with a rate increase.

Tutors who complete Level 3 are eligible to advance to the Lead Tutor role, which carries increased pay and responsibilities. This role provides direct tutoring support to students while also assisting the Tutoring Coordinator with management of the center, staff mentorship, and the implementation of tutoring training.

Please note that the Lead Tutor position is contingent upon the tutoring center's needs and requires formal approval from the coordinator. This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified. Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Review Date 12/13/2025 Job Close Date 11/13/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https: // jobs.weber.edu/postings/4075 Notes to Applicant To apply, Continue forward and complete this online application process.

Required Documents

Submit a writing sample. This should be a well-written document that demonstrates your subject matter expertise, communication skills, and teaching philosophy. It should also represent a sample of your academic writing.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire, and applicants will be notified.

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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Required Documents

Optional Documents