Mentors provide support and guidance for new tutors and GAs during their onboarding process and throughout their first year.

The Mentoring Program pairs experienced Writing Center tutors with newly hired tutors, starting in Autumn Quarter and continuing through the academic year. Supported by the Professional Development Student Manager (PDSM): Mentoring and the other PDSMs, a Writing Center mentor introduces a new tutor to all components of the Writing Center through periodic check-ins and guidance, in addition to reviewing information covered in WRD 395/582. All duties will take place during regularly scheduled hours of the mentee’s and mentor’s shifts.

✨ Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Support your mentee’s development as a Writing Center Tutor and Employee (40%)

• Complete all quarterly check-ins to support your mentee’s progress with onboarding and ongoing learning and growth with tutoring practices
• Provide direction on SMART Goal setting and Self-Inquiry ePortfolio components each quarter
• Share your Writing Center experience and expertise with your mentee
• Provide additional resources and advice as needed

Communicate and connect with your mentee (40%)

• Build rapport with and offer support to your mentee(s) during regularly scheduled check-ins
• Reach out and respond to your mentee(s) throughout the quarter as needed during overlapping shifts and through Slack
• Keep your mentee(s) up to date about about events and programming to get involved in the Writing Center community through socials, Professional Development, Teams , and leadership opportunities like Student Leaders

Complete administrative tasks as needed (15%)

• Regularly check Slack for updates and information
  • Review mentor/mentee pairings each quarter for accuracy
  • Understand expectations of required check-in meetings with your mentee(s) (e.g. SMART Goal Setting Support, Mid-Quarter ePortfolio Check-in)
• Complete end-of-quarter surveys when requested to provide feedback on the mentoring program