Composition Learning Assistant 2026-2027

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Composition Learning Assistant 2026-2027

Pay Grade Level
SI Leader G2

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Benefits
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems

Department
Supplemental Instruction

Campus Location
Escanaba

Min Salary
$15.49

Max Salary
$18.22

FTE
.20

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time

Position Type
Staff

Job Summary/Basic Function

The responsibility of this temporary position is to provide assistance to students enrolled in the composition courses, with a primary focus on corequisite courses. This position will be providing support in and out of the classroom, as needed by students and the instructor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence (at least an A-) in ENGL 101, Rhetoric & Composition or a comparable course.
• Completed the equivalent of two years of college course work.
• Strong foundation in reading and writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with teaching or tutoring.
• Candidate must be committed to student retention and success and display exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in English or related field.
• Two years’ experience working at the college level.

Months Per Year
8

Hours Worked Per Week
5 hours per week

Work Schedule
Office hours are determined in collaboration with supervisor.

Supervision Exercised
N/A

Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Academic Success Manager.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with faculty to help students meet learning outcomes
• Provide academic support for students who are having difficulty meeting the learning outcomes of the composition courses
• Provide individual and group tutoring and mentoring to composition students
• Recognize and respond to students according to their varying learning needs and use innovative strategies to assist them in grasping and applying subject matter
• Maintain and provide data on students assisted, time spent, and type of assistance provided to supervisor and College Readiness Coordinator
• Serve as resource for composition students who are at risk and ensure that they are provided the necessary assistance
• Attend composition courses as requested by the faculty to ensure consistency of teaching methods and learning outcomes
• Hold office hours/open support time in the HUB
• Any other duties as assigned