Instructional Writing and Tutor Center Specialist (Nevada County Campus (NCC))

Instructional Writing and Tutor Center Specialist (Nevada County Campus (NCC))

Salary:
$30.00 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2526-00060
Closing: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Grass Valley, CA
Division: Instruction Office

Description

Sierra College has a
strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds
that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must have the understanding and ability to successfully support
individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as
individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success
and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive
educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision from assigned manager, provides instructional assistance to facilitate and promote student success
with writing across the curriculum; provides tutorial assistance to students in a lab, appointment, or online setting; mentors and provides
training to student and/or other temporary workers; creates materials to supplement and support student writing; keeps records of student
Writing Center use; coordinates with instructional faculty and other academic supports to ensure student success; assists students in the
use of writing-related technology; and maintains equipment in assigned area; provides support and backup for other Library-Learning Commons
colleagues.

*This is a Part-Time position – 24 hours per week, 10 months per year (August – May)*
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REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this
classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from
those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Tutors and assists Writing Center users
individually, in small groups, workshops, or online; assesses student abilities and instructs on conventions of different academic
disciplines; anticipates potential learning challenges and employs known strategies to overcome problems; assesses needs of special student
populations and adjusts instruction methods to meet individual needs; refers students to District services and resources, as needed.

a. Helps students to interpret writing assignments from faculty to determine requirements; contacts faculty for clarification on
assignments; reads and evaluates student writing across the curriculum to determine whether writing meets the assignment criteria, class
standards, and specific requirements.
b. Explains writing style, tone, idiom, diction, rhetoric, rhetorical modes, grammar and
punctuation rules, spelling rules, essay and paragraph organization and development, topic sentences, thesis statements, and research
documentation styles; explains differences in term paper formats, including American Psychological Association (APA), Modern Language
Association (MLA), Council of Science Editors (CSE), and Chicago Manual of Style (CMS).
c. Guides students through the writing process,
including, but not limited to, pre-writing, drafting, editing, and proofreading; reads and evaluates student and staff writing projects,
including employment and college or university admissions applications, resumes, reports, and business letters.
d. Instructs students in
analysis of literary works and rhetoric styles, including logic and argumentation and provides examples and analogies to clarify concepts;
stimulates and facilitates critical thinking skills and techniques in various academic disciplines.
e. Evaluates and monitors student
writing strengths and weaknesses to assist in developing individual programs for remediation; recommends writing success plan components,
prescribes supplemental work, as needed; selects and explains handouts and exercises to supplement coursework.
f. Consults literary or
composition texts and reference works; works with instructors, publishers, businesses, and other District staff to identify writing needs
and Writing Center projects.

2. Assists with the daily operations of the Writing Center and Tutor Center within the Learning Commons
in physical and virtual spaces; provides assistance, support, and mentoring services to student workers and users, including conflict
resolution; assists with the monitoring and scheduling of tutoring services and activities, including registration, attendance, and
orientation; provides information regarding available services, policies, procedures, and in the purpose and use of materials and equipment;
provides materials, handouts, instructional resources, and related materials; selects, prepares, and sets up materials and equipment.

3. Assists students with writing-related computer, software tasks, research methods and internet functions; requests or arranges for
assistance, servicing, or repair of department computer equipment from District Information Technology Services (ITS) staff or other
resources.

4. Researches and develops instructional writing materials, including online modules in Learning Management Systems
(LMS); researches, revises, and maintains grammar and punctuation rules in various handbooks and manuals, including writing samples for
college, university, or scholarship applications and transfer essays; writes or revises term paper manuals annually; writes and revises
grammar, punctuation, and usage exercises, essay and paragraph writing samples, and explanations of concepts and rules of standard written
American English composition and literature; creates instructions for use of Writing Center services, software applications, and computer
equipment; creates answer keys for exercises.

5. Provides users with information regarding the District, Nevada County Campus (NCC),
Library-Learning Commons, and Tutoring and Writing Center programs and services; presents Writing Center services to faculty and their
classes; conducts workshops in person and virtual for students and District staff; creates materials to promote Writing Center services;
serves as a liaison between students, faculty, tutors, and other Writing Center staff; assists with maintenance of Writing Center webpages
on the District website.

6. Reviews and coordinates student case management; monitors and responds to referrals in case management
software; maintains and updates records; updates and maintains database to ensure referrals and appointments are accurately documented for
reporting purposes.

7. Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; researches and inventories materials
and supplies, and determines future needs; discusses new products or needs with District staff; communicates funding needs or issues with
appropriate manager or District staff; advocates for the needs of the department; and creates prioritized lists of needed equipment for
administration; provides input regarding annual budget development.

8. Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance,
supervision assistance, and directs activities of students, temporary employees, or District staff; assists with recruiting, selecting, and
training tutors, volunteers, or other temporary help for the Writing Center; monitors hours worked.

9. Participates in planning,
organizing, and coordinating of Writing Center activities, services, and objectives; assists with developing and implementing procedures and
policies.

10. Performs administrative duties to facilitate tutoring and related activities, including researching and resolving
problems; maintains appointment schedule and documents related actions for reporting; gathers, compiles, and tabulates statistical data and
information; prepares forms and reports; verifies accuracy, completeness, and compliance to rules, procedures, regulations, policies, and
other mandates.

11. Monitors student activity; takes steps to prevent and control unacceptable behavior.

12. Performs
related duties that support the overall objective of the position

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required above knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. An example(s) of ways to obtain the above knowledge and abilities could include, but are not limited to, the
following:

Education/Training

Two years of college with major course work in English, Teaching English
to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or a related discipline.

Experience

Two years of increasingly
responsible experience in teaching or tutoring college level writing.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally
describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully
perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, methodologies, principles, and techniques of
  tutoring and instructional writing support, including literature and literary criticism; essay and other writing evaluation standards,
  concepts, and techniques; test and assignment writing; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); and distant learning.
• College level curricula and teaching strategies, including theories and pedagogies across the curriculum.
• American English
  language usage, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, spelling, style, punctuation, writing processes, rhetorical and discursive modes, logic, and
  pronunciation including dialectical differences, linguistics, and Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association
  (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), and Council of Science Editors (CSE) documentation styles.
• Learning styles, disabilities, and
  challenges.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding instruction and support of students, including, but
  not limited to, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Basic research
  methods and techniques.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
  
  Ability to:
• Perform
  instructional and general operational duties in support of the Writing Center and Learning Commons, including, but not limited to, operating
  office equipment and computers; maintaining and organizing supply and resource inventory; and supporting Writing Center and Learning Commons
  activities.
• Provide instructional reading and writing support for students of diverse backgrounds, ages, abilities, learning types,
  and skill levels.
• Tutor students in reading and writing skills, including evaluating essays and other types of writing; presenting
  standard American English language concepts; delivering criticism and encouragement in a thoughtful, tactful, and sensitive manner;
  maintaining patience, empathy, and sensitivity to student needs and concerns; and building student confidence in writing ability.
• Relate positively to students in a teaching and learning environment.
• Recognize student needs, provide just-in-time assistance, and
  make appropriate referrals for assistance and resources.
• Mentor and guide students.
• Make presentations to groups.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and
  changing deadlines.
• Compile information and statistics.
• Perform basic record keeping functions.
• Utilize office
  procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers, technology, and applicable software applications sufficiently to perform the duties
  of the classification, including those used in the Writing Center and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Maintain confidentiality
  of information.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Provide onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and directs activities of students, temporary
  employees, or District staff, including recruitment and scheduling of tutors and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain effective
  working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Apply District
  policies and procedures.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  The conditions herein are representative
  of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
  to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  Environment: Work is performed
  primarily indoors in an education center/classroom/laboratory setting.
  Physical: Primary functions require sufficient
  physical ability and mobility to work in an office and/or classroom/laboratory setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to
  occasionally walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to
  operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally
  communicate to exchange information.
  Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision
  sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal
  audio range with or without correction.

  
  
  

  Supplemental Information
  
  WHY SIERRA?

  • One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
  • The Accrediting Commission
    recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to
    meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to
    equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
  • Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
  • Flexible work
    schedules may be available
  • Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)
  
  

  Sierra College is a
  Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its
  founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it
  serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of
  Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and
  online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our
  District prides itself on academic excellence.

  
  
  

  Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion
  among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for
  this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds.
  This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically
  underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered
  practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment
  environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

  As an institution, Sierra College is committed to
  eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college
  community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in
  their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College’s
  students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are
  Multiethnic and 55% are White.

  
  
  

  The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies
  and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its
  commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings
  and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential
  Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students,
  campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our
  diverse students.

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    REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
    The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all
    of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs
    and changing business practices.

    
    

    1. Tutors and assists Writing Center users individually, in small groups, workshops, or
    online; assesses student abilities and instructs on conventions of different academic disciplines; anticipates potential learning challenges
    and employs known strategies to overcome problems; assesses needs of special student populations and adjusts instruction methods to meet
    individual needs; refers students to District services and resources, as needed.

    
    
    

    a. Helps students to interpret writing assignments
    from faculty to determine requirements; contacts faculty for clarification on assignments; reads and evaluates student writing across the
    curriculum to determine whether writing meets the assignment criteria, class standards, and specific requirements.
    b. Explains writing
    style, tone, idiom, diction, rhetoric, rhetorical modes, grammar and punctuation rules, spelling rules, essay and paragraph organization and
    development, topic sentences, thesis statements, and research documentation styles; explains differences in term paper formats, including
    American Psychological Association (APA), Modern Language Association (MLA), Council of Science Editors (CSE), and Chicago Manual of Style
    (CMS).
    c. Guides students through the writing process, including, but not limited to, pre-writing, drafting, editing, and proofreading;
    reads and evaluates student and staff writing projects, including employment and college or university admissions applications, resumes,
    reports, and business letters.
    d. Instructs students in analysis of literary works and rhetoric styles, including logic and
    argumentation and provides examples and analogies to clarify concepts; stimulates and facilitates critical thinking skills and techniques in
    various academic disciplines.
    e. Evaluates and monitors student writing strengths and weaknesses to assist in developing individual
    programs for remediation; recommends writing success plan components, prescribes supplemental work, as needed; selects and explains handouts
    and exercises to supplement coursework.
    f. Consults literary or composition texts and reference works; works with instructors,
    publishers, businesses, and other District staff to identify writing needs and Writing Center projects.

    
    

    2. Assists with the daily
    operations of the Writing Center and Tutor Center within the Learning Commons in physical and virtual spaces; provides assistance, support,
    and mentoring services to student workers and users, including conflict resolution; assists with the monitoring and scheduling of tutoring
    services and activities, including registration, attendance, and orientation; provides information regarding available services, policies,
    procedures, and in the purpose and use of materials and equipment; provides materials, handouts, instructional resources, and related
    materials; selects, prepares, and sets up materials and equipment.

    
    
    

    3. Assists students with writing-related computer, software
    tasks, research methods and internet functions; requests or arranges for assistance, servicing, or repair of department computer equipment
    from District Information Technology Services (ITS) staff or other resources.

    
    

    4. Researches and develops instructional writing
    materials, including online modules in Learning Management Systems (LMS); researches, revises, and maintains grammar and punctuation rules
    in various handbooks and manuals, including writing samples for college, university, or scholarship applications and transfer essays; writes
    or revises term paper manuals annually; writes and revises grammar, punctuation, and usage exercises, essay and paragraph writing samples,
    and explanations of concepts and rules of standard written American English composition and literature; creates instructions for use of
    Writing Center services, software applications, and computer equipment; creates answer keys for exercises.

    
    
    

    5. Provides users with
    information regarding the District, Nevada County Campus (NCC), Library-Learning Commons, and Tutoring and Writing Center programs and
    services; presents Writing Center services to faculty and their classes; conducts workshops in person and virtual for students and District
    staff; creates materials to promote Writing Center services; serves as a liaison between students, faculty, tutors, and other Writing Center
    staff; assists with maintenance of Writing Center webpages on the District website.

    
    

    6. Reviews and coordinates student case
    management; monitors and responds to referrals in case management software; maintains and updates records; updates and maintains database to
    ensure referrals and appointments are accurately documented for reporting purposes.

    
    
    

    7. Participates in the preparation and
    administration of assigned budget; researches and inventories materials and supplies, and determines future needs; discusses new products or
    needs with District staff; communicates funding needs or issues with appropriate manager or District staff; advocates for the needs of the
    department; and creates prioritized lists of needed equipment for administration; provides input regarding annual budget development.

    
    

    8. Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and directs activities of students,
    temporary employees, or District staff; assists with recruiting, selecting, and training tutors, volunteers, or other temporary help for the
    Writing Center; monitors hours worked.

    
    
    

    9. Participates in planning, organizing, and coordinating of Writing Center activities,
    services, and objectives; assists with developing and implementing procedures and policies.

    
    

    10. Performs administrative duties to
    facilitate tutoring and related activities, including researching and resolving problems; maintains appointment schedule and documents
    related actions for reporting; gathers, compiles, and tabulates statistical data and information; prepares forms and reports; verifies
    accuracy, completeness, and compliance to rules, procedures, regulations, policies, and other mandates.

    
    
    

    11. Monitors student
    activity; takes steps to prevent and control unacceptable behavior.

    
    

    12. Performs related duties that support the overall objective
    of the position

    
    

    Minimum Qualifications
    
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
    Any
    combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required above knowledge and abilities is qualifying. An example(s) of ways to
    obtain the above knowledge and abilities could include, but are not limited to, the following:

    Education/Training

    
    
  • Two years of college with major course work in English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or a related
    discipline.
    

    Experience

  • Two years of increasingly responsible experience in teaching or tutoring college level
    writing.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the
    job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

    
    
    

    Knowledge of:
    

  • Concepts, methodologies, principles, and techniques of tutoring and instructional writing support, including literature
    and literary criticism; essay and other writing evaluation standards, concepts, and techniques; test and assignment writing; Teaching
    English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); and distant learning.
  • College level curricula and teaching strategies, including
    theories and pedagogies across the curriculum.
  • American English language usage, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, spelling, style,
    punctuation, writing processes, rhetorical and discursive modes, logic, and pronunciation including dialectical differences, linguistics,
    and Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), and Council of Science
    Editors (CSE) documentation styles.
  • Learning styles, disabilities, and challenges.
  • Federal, state, and local laws, codes,
    and regulations regarding instruction and support of students, including, but not limited to, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
    (FERPA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Basic research methods and techniques.
  • Record keeping principles
    and practices.
    
    Ability to:
  • Perform instructional and general operational duties in support of the Writing
    Center and Learning Commons, including, but not limited to, operating office equipment and computers; maintaining and organizing supply and
    resource inventory; and supporting Writing Center and Learning Commons activities.
  • Provide instructional reading and writing
    support for students of diverse backgrounds, ages, abilities, learning types, and skill levels.
  • Tutor students in reading and
    writing skills, including evaluating essays and other types of writing; presenting standard American English language concepts; delivering
    criticism and encouragement in a thoughtful, tactful, and sensitive manner; maintaining patience, empathy, and sensitivity to student needs
    and concerns; and building student confidence in writing ability.
  • Relate positively to students in a teaching and learning
    environment.
  • Recognize student needs, provide just-in-time assistance, and make appropriate referrals for assistance and resources.
  • Mentor and guide students.
  • Make presentations to groups.
  • Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality
    of new equipment and systems.
  • Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines.
  • Compile information and
    statistics.
  • Perform basic record keeping functions.
  • Utilize office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers,
    technology, and applicable software applications sufficiently to perform the duties of the classification, including those used in the
    Writing Center and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Follow oral and written
    directions.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Provide onboarding support, general work
    training, guidance, supervision assistance, and directs activities of students, temporary employees, or District staff, including
    recruitment and scheduling of tutors and volunteers.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in
    the course of work.
  • Work independently and collaboratively.
  • Apply District policies and procedures.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
    The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met
    by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
    disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

    Environment: Work is performed primarily indoors in an
    education center/classroom/laboratory setting.
    Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and
    mobility to work in an office and/or classroom/laboratory setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally walk,
    stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office
    equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to
    exchange information.
    Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read
    computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or
    without correction.

    
    
    

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