Student Worker - Writing Specialist

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker Writing Specialist. The student worker will meet with writers inperson and online supporting writing at any stage in the process. In addition this position will take an active role in cocreating center resources training workshops data collection advertising and recruitment. We trust each specialist to take initiative and handle projects at their own pace. As a member of the Writing Center team the student worker will join the vibrant field of Writing Studies and receive training in tutoring strategies. The Writing Center welcomes applicants from every major on campus. Undergraduate and graduate students are both eligible to apply.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State University a fouryear Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI) Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation racial/ethnic minorities parents and/or returning students of which 45 are Hispanic 12 are Asian/Pacific Islander 11 are Black/African American 25 are White and 7 are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students staff and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically fully engage and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University the surrounding communities and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support writers both inperson and online.
• Receive training in useful topics such as universal design revision strategies antiracist tutoring and writing in specific disciplines.
• Contribute to the Writing Centers resources practices and community.
• Provide courseembedded support for composition courses.
• Lead writing workshops and allcampus events.
• Collaborate on the Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP) each semester.

Further Opportunities:

• Conduct research and present at professional conferences (past topics include Queer Identity linguistic diversity graphic novels as a training tool neurodivergent tutor perspectives and more).
• Receive training to support additional genres including speeches writing for standardized tests and writing in the sciences.
• Learn about center management based on personal interests.
• Potential opportunities include advertising website design crosscampus collaboration event planning and disciplinespecific writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 credit hours completed and at least 6 of them at Nevada State University.
• Completed ENG 102 by the time you begin working in the Center.
• Have at least two full semesters remaining in your college career when your work begins.
• Enthusiasm for assisting others and for the writing process.
• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employmentrelated visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in writing for diverse audiences purposes and genres.
• Openness to new ideas about writing reading tutoring and learning.
• Interest in a range of disciplines and forms of writing.
• The ability to communicate in multiple languages or enthusiasm for working in a multilingual environment.

Work Hours:

Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week. You will be expected to work between 10 and 19.5 hours per week with flexible hours.

Hourly Rate:

$15.00 per hour.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE UNLV UNR NSU CSN TMCC WNC GBC or DRI) MUST use the Browse Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Browse Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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