Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on August 22, 2025.
Classification: Student Assistant III
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Writing Skills Peer Tutor
Department: Student Services
Wage or Salary: $17.53/hr Student Assistant III (SAIII)
Hours of Work: To be determined (afternoons) 4-10 hours per week
Start Date: September 15, 2025
Number of Positions available: 2
Length of Appointment: September 15, 2025 to April 10, 2026
Date Issued: August 12, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven essay-writing skills
– Available to attend training sessions (dates set collaboratively)
– Available to work 2-3 hour afternoon shifts in the library
– Comfortable working one-on-one or with small groups of students
– Minimum 2.5 GPA with a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework completed
– Preference given to current Brandon University student; nearing completion of or
completion of an undergraduate degree is required.

– Encourage and provide feedback to students in their writing endeavors
– Recognize and promote principles of good university-level writing
– Help students to understand the basic structures of essays and other written assignments
– Assist students in using citation styles such as APA, MLA, Chicago, and others
– and other relevant duties as assigned