Writing Consultant - UAA Learning Commons Writing Center

University of Agriculture Faisalabad•Anchorage, AK

4d•$15•Hybrid

About The Position

The UAA Learning Commons Writing Center is recruiting for Student Writing Consultants. If you have a passion to help others succeed, apply now! The mission of the Learning Commons Writing Center (WC) is to promote the use of academic writing in all disciplines and at all levels as a tool for learning, communicating, self-expression, and critical thinking. WC consultations complement course-based learning and help contribute to student success. Consultants will be paid as level 2 student employee ($15.26 per hour) for up to 20 hours per week, depending on need and availability. Remote and in-person work available. Writing consultants work closely with students, faculty, and administrators to help students become capable, successful writers. While most work is one-on-one with a student, Consultants will occasionally need to deliver presentations, lead, or support workshops, or participate in group-learning programs. Consultants are expected to attend regular training sessions to improve their support skills.

Requirements

Minimum of cumulative GPA of 2.0 with a 3.0 average in Writing/English coursework.
Must have successfully completed Writing 211, 212, 213, 214 or an equivalent Writing/English composition course.
To be eligible for student employment at UAA, a student must: a. be enrolled in the university system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or b. for employment between semesters, have successfully completed six or more UA credit hours in the preceding semester and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester; and c. not work hours which interfere with class attendance; and d. have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.