Position Summary

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 12TH, 2023

The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world.

Recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation (2021), Pierce College is an innovative, mission-driven, data-informed, and equity minded community college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals, with a focus on racial and social equity and justice.

The Professional Writing Tutor (part-time) works with students to help develop their writing skills and strategies. We are seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. One of the positions will be located on the Fort Steilacoom campus and the other at the Puyallup campus. This position requires regular and consistent attendance.

About the District: The College enjoys a strong presence in the community and participates in numerous partnerships with business, community, government, and educational organizations. Want a feel for our District, take a peek with aerial campus views!

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom - Located on a beautiful 140-acre site adjacent to a 340-acre community, recreational park, and Waughop Lake.

Pierce College Puyallup – Located on a luscious site with 125-acres of wooded land with beautiful hideaways.

Pierce College at JBLM – Located at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord military sites, serving many of our military and active duty families that are serving our country.

Essential Functions

Each of the following functions are undertaken with a commitment to actively supporting, engaging in, and working to advance Pierce College's goals for equity and inclusion in order to provide access and support for our diverse community of learners.

Tutoring:

• Tutoring students one-on-one or in small groups in academic writing.

Recordkee p ing:

• Administrative recording of appointment reports and scheduling.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Associate degree.

Required Experience:

• Experience with academic writing (within the last 5 years).
• Familiarity with referencing styles such as American Psychological Association (APA) and Modern Language Association (MLA).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic background and educationally diverse populations.
• Ability to see the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism working with those who are non-native English speaking populations.
• Ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others' concerns and feelings, and to communicate this awareness empathetically to others.

S p ecial Requirements:

• The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will considered in determining the applicant's suitability to perform in this position.

Application Process

Application Requirements:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement. Complete the online application profile at http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr.
• Apply for the specific job opening.
• Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload (attach) detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)
• Transcripts are not required in order to apply for this position; however, if you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to bring copies of unofficial transcripts showing completion of the required level of education. Please upload current copies of your transcripts, if available. Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts must include degree received and conferral date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: www.naces.org/members.htm (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required upon hire). (Transcripts)
• Upload (attach) a list of at least two professional references with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted. (References)
• A sample of your recent (less than 5 years) academic writing. (Writing Sample)
• Written answer to the following questions: (Supplemental Question)

• What is your philosophy on tutoring writing and how do you incorporate your understanding on equity, diversity and inclusion within your philosophy?
• What qualifications do you feel you have that uniquely address this position?

Special note: To ensure consideration, application materials should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Terms of Employment:
This is a part-time hourly position expected to work in support of students during college quarters. Positions are hourly and will not exceed 19 hours of work per week. The incumbent must be flexible and willing to work during campus school hours. This position is not eligible for retirement or healthcare benefits. This position will work inside in a classroom environment at one or more of the Pierce College District campus and/or offsite locations.

Please Note

If you have held a part-time hourly, or temporary position, after July 1, 2022 within Pierce College, you will not qualify for the position and therefore will not be considered, per WAC 357-04-045

The provisions of WAC 357-04-045 requires:

• The employee is employed twelve consecutive months or less;
• The employee is employed for one thousand fifty hours (1050) or less in that same twelve consecutive month period which begins from the original date of hire or July 1, 2022, whichever is later; and
• The employee is limited to one appointment only with the same higher education employer that meets the criteria in (a) and (b) of this subsection.

Please note new provisions for part - time hourly employment:
The provisions of WAC 357-04-045 requires:
(a) The employee is employed twelve consecutive months or less;
(b) The employee is employed for one thousand fifty hours (1050) or less in that same twelve consecutive month period which begins from the original date of hire or July 1, 2022, whichever is later; and
(c) The employee is limited to one appointment only with the same higher education employer that meets the criteria in (a) and (b) of this subsection.

Physical Work Environment:
This position works indoors in an office environment.

Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Screening & Interview Process:
Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. The most desirable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.

Please note: This is a competitive selection process. Your application materials will be reviewed and evaluated based on the minimum qualifications listed for the position. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the District's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Conditions of Employment:
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.

Sexual Misconduct Background Check:
Prior to the start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law. RCW 28B.112.

Equal Opportunity:
The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.

For more information about this position or assistance regarding your application, contact Human Resources at: jobs@pierce.ctc.edu.

Questions regarding equal employment opportunities or discrimination may be directed to the following:

Sean Cooke
Title IX Coordinator
(253) 840-8472

Tami Jacobs
ADACO/ Section 504 Coordinator
(253) 964-6581

Holly Gorski
Vice President for Human Resources
(253) 964-6519

Paula Henson-Williams
District Affirmative Action Officer
(253) 864-3229

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr

9401 Farwest Drive SW Lakewood, WA 98498
253.964.7342

jobs@pierce.ctc.edu