Writing Consultant III
Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Writing Consultant III, under general supervision, provides advanced consultation and tutoring for graduate students. Provides one-on-one writing support to graduate students enhancing their writing skills. Manages a website with academic resources for graduate students. Collects annual statistics for reporting purposes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
- Four years of related experience as a writer, editor, teacher of writing or public speaking, or tutor/administrator in a writing, speaking, or learning center, to include experience working with graduate students on writing dissertations and theses and facilitating writing groups.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of word processing applications.
- Knowledge of writing basics.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
- Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or a minimum of 18 SCH at the graduate level in applicable field.
Responsibilities
- Provides advanced tutoring of students regarding their writing, speaking and audio/video skills.
- Consults with specified classes/departments regarding writing or audio/video matters.
- Review and provide feedback to graduate students’ work submitted to [email protected]
- Assist graduate students structure and develop their ideas.
- Instruct graduate students in strategies to develop their writing skills.
- Review graduate student papers and provide constructive and supportive feedback.
- Coach graduate students to develop their scholarly voice and self-confidence.
- Edit journal articles and theses.
- Provide writing feedback and instruction to graduate students in individual appointments and occasionally in small groups.
- Guide graduate students who are writing theses through the process of finding a topic, preparing an idea paper, wiring a proposal, and/or finishing a thesis.
- Assists thesis and dissertation students with proper formatting and graduate school compliance.
- Provides assistance to graduate student writing groups and programs.
- Attend regular TAMIU Graduate School meetings.
- Engage in professional development activities to improve job effectiveness.
- Travel to conferences and represent the TAMIU Graduate School.
Benefits
- General office environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
