Job Description Summary
Writing Center consultants meet with students in all disciplines and majors to give them constructive feedback on academic papers projects and presentations. Consultants may meet with students in person or remotely (both synchronously via Teams and asynchronously via emailed feedback). Consultants also help produce online writing aids and resources with the direction of the Writing Center Director. At times consultants may engage in marketing efforts such as flyer postings and classroom presentations.
Responsibilities
Provide students with constructive feedback and encouragement on their writing and other academic projects and presentations across disciplines Manage incoming asynchronous requests on each shift Hold all assigned synchronous meetings (inperson and remote) on time Participate in the production of online writing resources as well as marketing efforts in conjunction with graduate lead as assigned
Required Qualifications
Ability to identify and communicate constructive written and verbal feedback for students in regard to writing and multimodal compositions in any academic subject Desire to help other students with their writing and composing Interest in theory and practice of tutoring and writing instruction Ability to selfmanage assigned appointments and synchronous feedback on assigned shifts Strong background in writing and composing (applicant need not necessarily be an English major though) Strong understanding of writing and composing as a process Familiarity with or motivation to learn various documentation styles (e.g. MLA APA hypercitation)
Required Experience:
Contract