Position Summary

The Lead Academic Tutor - Writing is part of a larger team of service providers in the Library that delivers welcoming, responsive, and proactive academic support services, both in person and virtually, to Red Deer Polytechnic students.

This position exists to help students improve their understanding of concepts and processes related to their academic course work by providing one-on-one and group tutorial support. Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Academic Integrity Coordinator, this position specifically focuses on creating a consistent experience with writing skills, developing team processes and procedures and coordinates schedules.

Position Responsibilities

- During meetings with students, assess their learning needs and structure a tutoring session accordingly using knowledge of writing and other writing resources, and tutoring methods. Tutoring may occur synchronously through individual appointments or drop-in time, in person or online, or asynchronously through email.
- When assessing students' learning needs, follow up on problem areas identified that are additional to writing needs and refer to appropriate services.

Coordinate Service Standards in Writing Skills Tutoring

- Provides overarching operational direction to all writing tutors
- Collaborates with the Academic Integrity Coordinator to establish, document and communicate service standards and processes for Writing Skills tutors and provides job-specific and writing training
- Participates in hiring of the Academic Tutors - Writing and Peer Writing Tutors, provides feedback and coaching and gives input to performance evaluations
- Creates and coordinates schedules for the writing tutor team, following Collective Agreement provisions
- Ensures accurate team schedules are posted on the LibGuide and Library Calendar.
- Recommends staffing level changes to the Academic Integrity Coordinator in accordance with changing student needs.
- Leads initiatives related to Writing Skills promotion on Campus.
- Consults with the Academic Integrity Coordinator to address significant matters and provide solutions as needed.

Develop and Implement Academic Writing Workshops, Resources,



and Writing Support Initiatives

- Identifies, develops, and revises writing resources for Red Deer Polytechnic learners to be used in academic writing workshops and published on the Writing Skills Centre LibGuide.
- Develops and facilitates on-campus and online writing skills workshops and presentations.
- Collaborates with faculty and staff on an ongoing basis to identify changing learner needs and inform new or current initiatives.
- Works in partnership with identified Divisional team members to promote and market writing workshops.
- Facilitates booking system for writing support initiatives.
- Compile and analyze Writing Skills Centre stats to look for trends and provide information for evidence-based decision making by Academic Integrity Coordinator.

Social Media Support

- Create content and post on Library Social Media accounts related to Writing Skills activities and General Academic Support activities in the Tutoring Centre.
- Act as back-up for Virtual Student Experience Coordinator for all Library, Makerspace, and Academic Support social media content as required.

Continuous Growth and Acquisition of New Skills

Contributes to individual and Divisional success so we are nimble and adapt to evolving technologies and trends and the changing needs of students and other library users by actively:

- Participating in training and professional development activities as they become available.
- Seeking learning opportunities from other staff (e.g. Peer mentoring) in the Division to increase knowledge of Division of Student Experience services and to provide initial support and triage to students, faculty, and staff.
- Regularly familiarizing oneself with policy and procedures to meet user needs expediently and accurately without misdirection.

Required Qualifications





- Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent, in B.Ed. or specific Bachelor's degree related to writing (Bachelor's Degree in English, for example)
- 3-5 years experience teaching/tutoring

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of research and writing resources and processes at a post-secondary level
- Experience developing and delivering workshops or training
- Experience in developing training materials
- Ability to work in a changing, progressive, team-oriented environment
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Problem-solving and organizational skills
- Robust self-motivation and initiative

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

Desired Start Date

November 9, 2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

March 3, 2026

Hours of work

From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 28 hours per week

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A strong internal candidate has been identified.

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📌 Lead Academic Tutor - Writing (Part-Time, Term-Certain) (Red Deer)
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