Writing Center Consultant (Student Employment)

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Writing Center Consultants to assist students with their written assignments. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your own writing skills while helping others succeed academically. As a consultant, you will engage with students to discuss their assignments, provide constructive feedback, and help them develop their writing abilities. With flexible hours that fit around your class schedule, this position is perfect for those passionate about writing and education. Join a collaborative team and make a meaningful impact on the academic success of your peers!

Qualifications

• Must carry 6 or more semester credit hours during employment.
• GPA of 3.50 or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students to improve their writing skills.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions.

Skills

Writing Skills

Oral Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Some College

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Approximately 10 hours per week, not to conflict with consultant's class schedule, depending on consultant availability and Writing Center needs.

Be a consultant for NKU students on written assignments for any course. Discuss assignment instructions, rhetorical situation, purpose and thesis; develop goals for session with the student; provide reader response to student's work.

Writing Center consultants must carry 6 or more semester credit hours during time of employment (3 credit hours for graduate students); GPA of 3.50 or higher; 30 or more undergraduate semester credit hours earned including ENG 101 & ENG 102/291W or HNR 101 & 102 or equivalent; excellent writing and oral communication skills; faculty recommendation (not required at time of application). Faculty recommendation form is available at the Learning PLUS website: https://inside.nku.edu/plus/tutoring/resources.html
Faculty can send the completed form to [e-mail].

Please list professional, not personal, references.

Positions are few and candidates many, so early applications have an advantage. Considered applicants will be invited to a face-to-face interview. THE SYSTEM REQUIRES THAT YOU APPLY USING A DESKTOP COMPUTER; DO NOT APPLY USING YOUR PHONE OR TABLET. Follow up with an email to Writing Center Coordinator at [e-mail].

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Working Title	Writing Center Consultant (Student Employment)
Department	Learning PLUS
Type of Work Study	Federal, Institutional, Graduate
Building/Office Location	UC - University Center
Work Schedule
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities	Tutor NKU students who request assistance in improving their writing skills on specific writing assignments; maintain accurate records. Weekly mandatory trainings Fridays at 3:00 pm.
Qualifications
Minimum Education	Some College
Pay Rate	Undergrads start at $10, grads at $12.50 per hour

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	20211491
Job Open Date	07/31/2023
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11260