Peer Writing Tutor MassArt Undergraduate Student Job - MassArt in Boston, Massachusetts at MassArt

Position Title: Peer Writing Tutor MassArt Undergraduate Student Job - MassArt

Location: Boston, MA Category: Student / Workstudy Job Type: Hourly Posted On: Wed Sep 23 2026 Job Description:

Peer Writing Tutors

The hourly rate for this position is $15.00

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) and cooperation with the Humanities department, is hiring Peer Writing Tutors for the 2023/2024 academic year. In order to apply for this position, a MassArt Student must:

• Be recommended by a Humanities Instructor;
• Have knowledge of common writing conventions, including grammar and mechanics;
• A willingness to work with other students on all stages of the writing process including brainstorming, researching, drafting, revising and reviewing the final paper;

Once hired, Writing Tutors will:

• Set a weekly schedule with ARC;
• Attend a training on tutoring techniques;
• Meet one-on-one with students in person and/or virtually;
• Visit writing classes to provide in-class assistance, when asked and if it works with scheduling;
• Assist students with getting started on a paper by brainstorming ideas and developing thesis statements;
• Continuing to work with students by revising and reorganizing drafts;
• Reviewing final projects for clarity, flow, spelling and grammar;
• Providing a supportive environment for the writing process;

Job Requirements:

• Be a MassArt Student, recommended for the position by a MassArt Humanities instructor;
• Have knowledge of common writing conventions, including grammar and mechanics;
• A willingness to work with other students on all stages of the writing process including brainstorming, researching, drafting, revising and reviewing the final paper;

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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