Student Writing Coach- Pool

80%-Student Feedback

• Meet with BUS 205 and BUS 305 students to provide constructive feedback on assignment drafts and support academic success.

10%- Training & Development

• Attend all required training sessions and departmental meetings to stay informed and maintain compliance.

10%- Scheduling & Communication

• Develop and manage appointment schedules; communicate effectively with students to coordinate meetings and deliver timely feedback.

Disclaimer
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Work Schedule
35-45 hours each semester.

Contact Information to Applicants
Laura Barrett

1. Student must have excellent written communication skills as indicated in application materials.

1. Completed Business Writing (BUS 305) and earned an A in the course as indicated in application materials.

Position Overview
Writing coaches will assist students enrolled in BUS 205/305 Business Writing course by providing feedback for course assignments. Throughout their employment student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.


Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Resume/ CV
• Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date January 6th 2026. A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.