Writing Consultant

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND undergraduate students are eligible to be hired in this position. The Writing Consultant will assist student and faculty writers at any stage of the writing process, on topics from any discipline, through face-to-face and distance sessions. They will provide helpful feedback and insights regarding writing in general and/or in response to an individual writer's task or draft, offering a readerly perspective on their work. The role aims to foster a positive experience with writing and with the writing center. Responsibilities also include welcoming and assisting visitors, maintaining the center, record-keeping, reporting to faculty, participating in weekly staff meetings and professional development, and speaking to groups about the writing center as required.

Requirements

• Strong writing skills, demonstrated via a writing sample from previous courses
• Strong oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated via an interview and via reports from faculty recommenders
• A high level of professionalism, demonstrated via an interview and faculty recommendations
• Completion of college writing courses, including ENGL 130 (or equivalent)
• Strong GPA, generally 3.5 or higher
• Undergraduate student with at least sophomore standing at the university
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
• Must not require visa sponsorship for continued employment

Responsibilities

• Assist student and faculty writers at any stage of the writing process, on topics from any discipline, through face-to-face and distance sessions
• Provide helpful feedback and insights regarding writing in general and/or in response to an individual writer's task or draft
• Provide an opportunity for writers to obtain a readerly perspective on their work
• Foster a positive experience with writing and with the writing center
• Welcome, respond to, and assist visitors to the writing center as they arrive
• Take responsibility for routine maintenance of the center and record-keeping, including reporting to faculty as appropriate
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and other professional development as provided
• Speak to groups of students about the writing center as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree