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Merrimack College has an immediate need for a Professional Tutor in the Writing Center. Professional Tutors in the Writing Center provide assistance to student writers at all levels of ability, in all disciplines, at any stage of the writing process. This is an academic year/part-time (20 hours/week) position.
Position Summary Professional Tutors in the Writing Center provide assistance to student writers at all levels of ability, in all disciplines, at any stage of the writing process. They provide specialized assistance to graduate students. Professional Tutors in the Writing Center supervise peer writing consultants on evening shifts and assist them when working with challenging sessions. They establish and maintain a collaborative and cooperative relationship with the larger Academic Success Center staff, school advising centers, faculty, and the wider college community. This position reports to the Director of the Writing, Tutoring & Math Centers.
Responsibilities
Conduct writing consultations with students to identify and address writing concerns in a manner consistent with Merrimack College Writing Center policies and procedures
Attend staff meetings, contribute to staff meeting planning, and otherwise serve as a resource to undergraduate staff
Assist with monitoring and managing scheduling system and shared writing center email inbox
Collect/develop student and staff resources (handouts, research guides, etc.) and stay up-to-date on field practices and developments
Supervise undergraduate peer writing consultants on evening shifts
Write promotional materials (website copy, brochures, etc.) and advertise graduate writing support to campus community through various channels
Liaise with instructors and other campus support to identify student needs and develop programming
Provide administrative support as needed/assigned
Assist with tutor training and recruitment, including conducting observations of undergraduate staff
Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
MA in English, Rhetoric/Composition, or related discipline
Familiarity with MLA and APA styles/documentation
Ability to engage in dialogue rather than ‘correcting’ student writing
Excellent writing ability and interpersonal skills
Tutoring experience, experience working with multilingual writers
Teaching experience at high school or college level, supervisory experience preferred
Application Materials Should Include
Resume or CV
Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.
Work Location This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Statement on Our Mission Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.
About Merrimack College The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Position Summary Professional Tutors in the Writing Center provide assistance to student writers at all levels of ability, in all disciplines, at any stage of the writing process. They provide specialized assistance to graduate students. Professional Tutors in the Writing Center supervise peer writing consultants on evening shifts and assist them when working with challenging sessions. They establish and maintain a collaborative and cooperative relationship with the larger Academic Success Center staff, school advising centers, faculty, and the wider college community. This position reports to the Director of the Writing, Tutoring & Math Centers.
Responsibilities
Conduct writing consultations with students to identify and address writing concerns in a manner consistent with Merrimack College Writing Center policies and procedures
Attend staff meetings, contribute to staff meeting planning, and otherwise serve as a resource to undergraduate staff
Assist with monitoring and managing scheduling system and shared writing center email inbox
Collect/develop student and staff resources (handouts, research guides, etc.) and stay up-to-date on field practices and developments
Supervise undergraduate peer writing consultants on evening shifts
Write promotional materials (website copy, brochures, etc.) and advertise graduate writing support to campus community through various channels
Liaise with instructors and other campus support to identify student needs and develop programming
Provide administrative support as needed/assigned
Assist with tutor training and recruitment, including conducting observations of undergraduate staff
Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
MA in English, Rhetoric/Composition, or related discipline
Familiarity with MLA and APA styles/documentation
Ability to engage in dialogue rather than ‘correcting’ student writing
Excellent writing ability and interpersonal skills
Tutoring experience, experience working with multilingual writers
Teaching experience at high school or college level, supervisory experience preferred
Application Materials Should Include
Resume or CV
Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.
Work Location This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Statement on Our Mission Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.
About Merrimack College The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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