Student Worker - Undergraduate Writing Consultant

Baylor University • Waco, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Writing Excellence at Baylor University seeks capable, motivated undergraduate students from any major to work as Undergraduate Writing Consultants. Consultants meet one-on-one with writers from every major, level, and language background to support their writing and develop their communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Applicants do not need to be English majors or perfect writers; they should be curious, caring, and committed to helping others grow.

The position pays $10.50 per hour. Schedules are built around students’ class schedules and availability, with work between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Consultants work a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 20 hours per week, based on Center needs. The desired length of employment is Spring/ongoing, and the job begins in Spring 2027.

The role is based at the Center for Writing Excellence in Moody Library, second floor West, in Waco, Texas. Applicants must submit a current resume with 2–3 references (at least two work- or school-related), complete the online questionnaire, and email a 4–8-page academic writing sample and a 2–3-paragraph context statement in one PDF by October 30, 2026. Interviews are planned for November, with final decisions in December 2026.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate student; students from all majors are encouraged to apply.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with others.
• Be willing to learn, grow, and adapt.
• Be open to different perspectives and experiences.
• Show curiosity about writing and how people develop as writers.
• Demonstrate professionalism, including punctuality, initiative, task completion, and thoughtful, respectful communication.
• Submit a current resume with 2–3 references, at least two of which are work- or school-related.
• Complete the application questionnaire.
• Submit an academic writing sample of 4–8 pages written for a Baylor course; transfer students may submit a sample from another university.
• Submit a 2–3-paragraph context statement addressing the assignment context, composing and revision process, possible further revisions, and reason for selecting the sample.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students at every stage of the writing process, including brainstorming, researching, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing.
• Support writers with argument, thesis, audience, purpose, evidence, organization, grammar, and style.
• Work with writers across disciplines and genres, including research papers, essays, lab reports, proposals, resumes, and personal statements.
• Write session notes after each tutoring session and implement feedback to support ongoing growth.
• Collaborate with directors on tasks, special projects, outreach, and presentations as needed.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, training sessions, and observations.
• Work 7–20 hours per week based on Center for Writing Excellence needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed