Essential Duties and Responsibilities

After completing training:

• Consult with students in writing basics during one-on-one sessions
• Create documents of various forms for WC workshops and presentations
• Assist in workshops and other presentations as needed
• Assist director in operation of the WC as needed
• Perform other duties as needed by WC Director

1. Assist students in reaching proficiency in writing skills by demonstrating various skills.
2. Provide students with written samples of exceptional written material for them to study.
3. Maintain records of student achievement in mastery of writing skills
4. Performs secretarial and clerical duties such as filing typing, photo copying, word processing, mailing, maintaining records, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
5. Performs receptionist duties including answering the telephone and taking messages, and greeting office visitors.
6. Run campus errands.

NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your high school diploma or unofficial transcript or GED certificate.  If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required.  
 
Required:

• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent 
• No previous experience required

• Grade of an A in both English Composition 1 and 2
• Tutoring in any area
• Tutoring multilingual students

• Employee should be skilled in the use of the written word, either in English or Spanish as well as use of a personal computer and basic computer software as well as knowledge in the use of various office machines. 
• Good conversational skills in person and by telephone. 
• Employee shall have the ability to organize various activities assigned to them and the ability to work with other personnel in a courteous and professional manner. 
• This includes the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Supervision Exercised
None

Supervision Received
Supervised by Writing Center Coordinator and Writing Center Director

Physical Requirements 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety 
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
Tutor may be expected to work evenings or weekends as needed.

EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
 
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-State_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
 
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.