Writing Consultant III

Texas A&M•Laredo, TX

12d•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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
General office environment.
Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.
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.