Student Worker Undergraduate Writing Consultant

Job Title:Student Worker - Undergraduate Writing Consultant

Job Classification: Business Operations Student

Department: University Writing Center

Hiring Manager: Ben Cantrell

Contact:

Work Schedule: Minimum 7hrs/week maximum 20hrs/week

Desired Length of Employment:Fall/Ongoing

Pay Rate: $10.00/hr

Job Description:

The Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) is looking for a diverse group of capable high-achieving and motivated undergraduate students from any major to work as an Undergraduate Writing Consultant. Our consultants work one-on-one with writers from every major level and language background on their writing. This position cultivates diverse communication leadership and interpersonal skills that employers and graduate programs consistently rank among the most valued competencies in any field.

Students from all majors are encouraged to apply! You do not need to be an English major or a perfect writer. You just need to be curious caring and committed to helping others grow.

Duties of an Undergraduate Writing Consultant
Work one-on-one with students at every stage of the writing process (brainstorming researching outlining drafting revising and editing) offering support with argument thesis audience purpose evidence organization grammar and style
Support writers from a wide range of disciplines and across genres including research papers essays lab reports proposals resumes and personal statements
Write session notes following each tutoring session and thoughtfully implement feedback to support your ongoing growth
Participate in a paid orientation and training program that includes orientation regular staff meetings peer observations and one-on-one mentoring
Collaborate with directors on tasks special projects outreach and presentations as needed
Engage actively in orientation training sessions staff meetings and observations
Work in the CWE a minimum of 7 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week based on CWE needs

What Were Looking For
The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others
A willingness to learn grow and adapt
Openness to different perspectives and experiences
Curiosity about writing and how people develop as writers
Professionalism (being on time taking initiative completing tasks and communicating thoughtfully and respectfully)

Submit the following to Ignite (Due April 15 2026):
Resume

Submit the following to the CWE (Due April 17 2026)
Email application materials in ONE PDF file to with subject line UGC Consultant Application.

: Sample: An academic writing sample of 4-8 pages (an excerpt from a longer work is fine) written for a Baylor course. Please send this to along with the

statement: A 2-3 paragraph context statement that addresses the following:
was the assignment prompt or context for this piece
was your composing and revision process
might you revise this piece further if given the chance
did you choose this sample for this application
The writing sample and context statement are only used to understand applicants writing processes and thinking rather than to evaluate perfect writing.

Reference Form: A recommendation from a Baylor faculty member who can serve as a reference (email the form to a professor and ask your professor to submit the form to us at ). The form will be emailed to you after you submit your application through Ignite or you can download the form from our website. Email the form to a professor and ask them to submit the form. If you do not receive the form please email us.

Timeline
Ignite Application and Resume: Due by April 15 2026
Application materials and questionnaire: Due by April 17 2026
Interviews: Selected candidates will be contacted in April for interviews.
Final Decisions: May 2026

Questions Contact us at or stop by the CWE on the second floor of Moody Library.

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location:Moody Library University Writing Center

Work Address:1312 S 3rd St Waco TX 76798