Position Details Position Information Position TitleWriting Tutor Part Time Temporary Hourly Non-BenefitedClassification TitleTemporary PT HourlyHourly rate Stipend or Load Unit15.67hourClose DateOpen Until FilledYesOpen Until Filled NotesOpen For 2025-2026 Academic YearPosition TypeEmployee ClassTemporary PT HourlyInstructor StatusNot applicableOvertime EligibleNon-ExemptFLSA StatusCampus LocationBendPrimary PurposeThe Writing Tutor is responsible for the support of academic success of the College students. Provide personalized attention and offer own pace learning to enrolled students within the College district.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBe in the Writing Center ready to tutor during scheduled hours each week.Follow the policies of the COCC Tutoring and Testing department governing tutors.Follow the CRLA Tutor Code of Ethics.Tutor COCC students in reading writing and study skills to support instruction.Complete 10 hours of College Reading & Learning Association Tutor training within the first year of employment paid time.Be or become familiar with academic writing assignments and structures.Perform other essential functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.Department SpecificKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesIndividuals must possess these knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.Must be able to work with minimal supervision within a team environment. Must be able to take direction from all Tutoring and Testing staff and from all HR staff members.Knowledge of and ability to remain current with curriculum by engaging faculty and fellow tutors in subject mastery.Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.Strong skills in arithmetic grammar spelling editing and proofreading skills.Strong interpersonal organizational and oral and written communication skills including displaying empathy and developing rapport quickly and easily with new people.Ability to work independently to use good judgment with respect to priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision within a team environment."Ability to communicate information effectively regarding College policies and procedures to students.Ability to communicate effectively with students staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds effectively and diplomatically both in-person and on the telephone.Ability to manage conflicts within andor between groups and to work in a team environment.Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.Ability to meet deadlines set work priorities and manage workload.Ability to use software programs and database systems which include Microsoft Office Suite email website editing basic desktop publishing and modern office equipment and to troubleshoot software currently in use in the subject area supported.Ergonomic RequirementsWork is performed during regular working hours and in an ordinary office mostly sitting. Computer screen is used approximately 20 of the time. The employee is regularly required to sit use hands and fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms and requires near visual acuity to write read written materials and computer screens and sufficient hearing and speech ability for ordinary telephonic conversations. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum RequirementsEducationBachelors degree in English or a similar field.ExperienceProficiency with writing grammar spelling editing and proofreading.Must complete 10 hours of College Reading & Learning Association tutor training within the first year of employment paid time.Equivalency StatementThe College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.Preferred QualificationsExperienceFamiliarity with academic writing at the community college level or with COCC writing curriculum.Experience as a writing teacher or as a professional writer.Experience tutoring writing at the community college level.Experience with academic research.CRLA tutor training certifications.Appropriate interpersonal skills to work with stressed student populations.EEO StatementThe goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age disability sex marital status national origin ethnicity color race religion sexual orientation gender identity genetic information citizenship status veteran or military status pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1 N-2 or N-3.In support of COCCs EEO statement bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk . What is your highest level of education No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Professional Certification or License not a degree Associates Degree Bachelors Degree in ProgressBachelors Degree Masters Degree In ProgressMasters Degree Ph.D. in ProgressPh.D.J.D.M.D.Other Doctorate Level Degree The College recognizes the value of skills knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education andor experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable boxes below and explain in the next question why your feel your educationexperience should be considered equivalent. I meet all minimum requirements education and experience listed for this position.I do not meet the minimum education degree requirements. For example the position requires a Bachelors degree I have an Associates degree.My degree is not in the required stated areas. For example the position requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting I have a Bachelors degree in another area.I have less than the minimum years experience in the areas required. As a follow up to the previous question explain how your educationexperience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements please put NA. Open Ended Question In support of COCCs commitment to diversity equity and inclusion bilingual fluency in English and another language is considered a plus Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent read and write Open Ended Question Are you a U.S. military veteran COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans preference in this recruitment process you must upload your DD214 and 215 215 if applicable or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the documents in the next step of this application process. Yes I am a veteranNo I am not a veteran If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 if applicable forms as proof of veteran status please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirementspreferences of this position. Open Ended Question COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position YesNo The College CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States be able to arrive in the country and maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support. Are you currently or will you be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date Yes I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date.No. Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you you will receive an email from COCC HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCCs criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College Yes I will provide my consent when requestedNo I will not provide my consent when requestedApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeVitaeCover LetterCollege Transcript 1 unofficialOptional DocumentsUS Military DD 214