LAB ASSISTANT - STONE WRITING CENTER POOL

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of 60 college credit hours. At least a B average for all English classes. Required Job Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesSolid academic standing and strong writing abilities. Strong commitment to helping students become effective writers. Capable of working with students from different cultural backgrounds, with students of all levels of ability, or with students who have special disabilities. Knowledge of documentation styles, including MLA and APA. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and staff. Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Word. Advanced communication skills to articulate appropriate suggestions for writing improvement. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior teaching or tutoring experience. Experience with social media such as Twitter and blogs. Knowledge of learning management systems (preferably Canvas). Experience using mobile devices in educational settings. Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Culture: Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College's Strategic Plan 2024-2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College's ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties: Job DutyTutor writers of all levels and disciplines on a variety of writing assignments and projects. Conduct one-on-one writing consultations with students on campus or in an online environment. Job DutyAssist students in interpreting an assignment sheet, talking through ideas for a paper, discussing course readings, or planning for a paper. Encourage students to consider choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, reasoning, or organization. Job DutyEnable students to acquire research strategies, integrate scholarly sources, and apply proper documentation (such as MLA or APA). Help students strengthen editing and proofreading skills, expand vocabulary, and better understand technical conventions of academic writing. Job DutyInteract well with students from different cultural backgrounds, with students of all levels of ability, or with students who have special disabilities. Work effectively with students who speak English as a second language or students with special needs or circumstances. Job DutyMarket the Stone Writing Center through classroom visits and other activities. Maintain the Stone Writing Center as a welcoming space for all. Job DutySupervise student assistants. Maintain tutoring records. Meet regularly with supervisor. Participate in on-going training. Job DutyMaintain orderliness and operation of the Center (opening and closing, checking supplies, filing, administrative tasks, flexibility in work hours to ensure adequate coverage, etc. Job DutyAssist the Director and Assistant Instructors with administrative tasks and special projects, as needed. Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.