Administrative & Tutoring Assistant – Writing Center

About the role

The Administrative & Tutoring Assistant supports the Writing Center’s daily operations while providing one‑on‑one tutoring to students across all disciplines. Reporting to the Director, the role serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty and staff, ensuring smooth administrative flow and high‑quality academic assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver personalized tutoring covering brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising and formatting for assignments in any subject area.
• Diagnose foundational writing needs such as grammar, mechanics, structure and source integration.
• Plan, coordinate and promote workshops, orientation sessions and other Writing Center events.
• Manage appointment scheduling, student sign‑ins, usage logs and maintain accurate electronic and physical records.
• Take minutes at departmental meetings, prepare routine reports and correspondence for the Director.
• Monitor office supplies, handle confidential student data and ensure the center remains welcoming and organized.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, English Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum one (1) year post‑NYSC experience in a similar academic support role.
• Strong knowledge of English grammar, academic writing conventions and citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain concepts to diverse learners.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to safeguard confidential information.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Email applications
• Web applications