Part-Time Peer Tutor, Writing Center (Sparks)

Salary See Position Description Location Eufaula, AL Job Type Part-Time Job Number PT2022-23:24 College/Division WCC-501240-Writing Center Opening Date 06/30/2023 Campus Location Wallace Community College Position Summary The Writing Center tutors will be responsible for conducting tutoring sessions with students (clients) who visit The Writing Center by assessing their needs and assisting the clients with their writing concerns.
Tutors will also assist The Writing Center Coordinator with the day-to-day operations of The Writing Center including providing assistance with preparing various reports.
SALARY: $10.
60 per hour, not to exceed 19 hours per week.
Associate degree (or the equivalent 60 semester hours) from an accredited institution earns $15.
60 per hour, not to exceed 19 hours per week.
Part-time positions are posted based on the possible availability of a future assignment which are sporadic and may not occur.
Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and instructional needs of the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Tutor.
Participate in tutor training sessions and evaluate the progress of the students in the tutoring setting.
Establish contact and arrange tutoring sessions.
Assess student needs and guide him/her at a level the student can understand.
Organize tutoring sessions in ways that maximize student learning.
Evaluate student performance and provide feedback promptly to promote maximum learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: College Expectations.
Dependability, attendance, punctuality, and a commitment to do the job right are essential at all times.
Reports to work on time, at appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
Understands that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval are unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
Performs a productive full day's work.
Ensures that service to students and the general public is top priority.
Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
Adheres to all College and System policies and procedures.
Qualifications Completion of English 101 (or its equivalent) with a minimum grade of B is required.
Instructor recommendation written by student's English 101 or 102 instructor is required.
Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and the instructional needs of the College.
Applicants must travel at their own expense for interviews that are conducted in person.
Application Procedures/Additional Information Wallace Community College accepts applications for Part-Time openings on a continuous basis.
However, it does not necessarily imply there are immediate openings.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet in order to be considered for this position.
Complete application packets will be accepted by the College on a continuous basis and remain active for available positions.
Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and instructional needs of the College.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.
A complete application packet consists of: Completed Wallace Community College online employment application Current résumé Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the minimum requirements.
Instructor recommendation from student's English 101 or 102 instructor.
Appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred and verifying the applicant has completed English 101 or 102 instructors or higher with an A or B OR Appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, and verifying the applicant has completed the required class with the minimum grade required.
Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process but they must identify the applicant, institution, specific course work and grade OR degree earned and the date the degree was conferred.
(A copy of the diploma will not suffice).
NOTE: If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: www.
wallace.
edu/employment IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT WALLACE COLLEGE (334-556-2519) Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED.
It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process.
You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact: Human Resources Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 334-556-2519 WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied.
HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.
If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact: NEOGOV Customer Service: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST (855) 524-5627 Sick LeaveAll regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year.
Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement.
Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month(may accumulate an unlimited number)Annual LeaveAll regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month.
A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month5-9 years 10 hours per month10-14 years 12 hours per month15-19 years 14 hours per month20+ 16 hours per month(may accumulate up to 480 hours)Personal LeaveAll regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)Professional LeaveUp to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
HolidaysNew Year's DayMartin Luther King/Robert E.
Lee BirthdayNational Memorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayDay after Thanksgiving DayChristmas EveChristmas Day15 (5 locally assigned)Contracted Work Days260RetirementThe TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions.
Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control.
The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.
The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama.
All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.
50% monthly.
State matches 12.
59% (effective 10/01/22)Tier II – Pays 6.
20% monthly.
State matches 11.
44% (effective 10/01/22)Law Enforcement Officers:Tier I-Pays 8.
50% monthly.
State matches 12.
59%(effective 10/01/22)Tier II- Pays 7.
20% monthly.
State matches 11.
44% (effective 10/01/22)Health InsurancePEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control.
The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.
For more information visit https://www.
rsa-al.
gov/index.
php/members/peehip Premium amounts: Single $ 30 Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207 Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282 Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium Member $ 50 Spouse $ 50The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans.
Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium Member $ 50 Spouse $ 50The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts.
Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38 Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).
Duty Hours(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)Tuition AssistanceThis tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy.
The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges: 1/3 waived after 1st year 2/3 waived after 2nd year 3/3 waived after 3rd yearNote: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System.
Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.
rsa.
al.
gov.