Bilingual Writing Consultant

University of New Mexico • Los Lunas, NM

5d

About The Position

Writing Center Consultants coach writers on their writing processes and works in progress, and develop strategies for supporting writers. They continue learning about best practices in writing tutoring by reading Writing Center scholarship and collaborate with faculty, tutoring supervisors, and fellow tutors. Other duties include maintaining a welcoming Writing Center environment and completing report forms for tutoring appointments. Bilingual Consultants may also work with English Language Learners, facilitate language conversation groups, and serve as interpreters as needed.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, if applicable.
• Enrollment in or completion of at least English 1110Z, English 1110, or English 1120 with a grade of B or higher, or the equivalent (such as placement into English 1120).

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of English 1120 and/or Technical Writing.
• Experience writing in a language that is not the applicant’s original language.
• Interest or experience in teaching.
• Facility with computer applications such as cloud documents, spreadsheets, or Zoom.
• Other special experience or skills useful for tutoring writing.

Responsibilities

• Coach writers on their writing processes and works in progress.
• Develop strategies for supporting writers.
• Learn about best practices in tutoring writing by reading Writing Center scholarship.
• Work with faculty, tutoring supervisors, and fellow tutors.
• Maintain a welcoming Writing Center environment.
• Complete report forms for tutoring appointments.
• As needed, work with English Language Learners, facilitate language conversation groups, and serve as an interpreter.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed