Working at the WMC
Job Description
WMC tutors are undergraduate and graduate students who have been trained to provide face-to-face, online (synchronous), and eTutoring (asynchronous) consultations to clients individually. Our tutors come from many majors and disciplines, including engineering, biology, psychology, political science, and the humanities.
Tutors assist with a multitude of communication modes. Their work spans academic and professional writing from any discipline, at any level, and at any stage of the writing process, to help clients improve as communicators. Additionally, tutors deliver informational presentations about the WMC’s services and work on WMC projects as assigned.
Employment Eligibility
Undergraduates
All undergraduate consultants without prior tutoring experience are required to enroll in and complete a three-credit training class, ENL 359: Tutoring Writing. This course also fulfills the University Studies 5B requirement.
ENL 359 is offered every spring, so consider adding it to your schedule!
Graduate Students
Please contact Dr. Beardsley (abeardsley@umassd.edu) to inquire about open positions and training requirements.
Employment FAQs
On average, tutors work 6 hours a week. The number of hours you work depends on your availability. Some tutors work as little as 3 hours, while others work 10 or more.
You'll work the same hours each week to ensure tutor availability and simplify your schedule as much as possible.
Yes! All tutors are paid an hourly wage. Our current starting rate is $16/hr. Tutors are eligible for raises based on the number of years they work at the WMC.
No, you don't need work study eligibility to tutor at the WMC.