Paid ENGL 1100 Embedded Course Mentor | Student Leader

PennWest; Clarion, Northern (Clarion County, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

PennWest University is seeking ENGL 1100 Embedded Course Mentors (ECMs) to support first‑year writers in assigned ENGL 1100 sections.

This paid student position offers 6–8 hours per week at $10.00/hour, with asynchronous D2L and Zoom trainings in summer 2026, and ongoing mentoring, class attendance, and weekly office hours.

Mentors guide peers, connect students to Writing Center resources, and collaborate with instructors to promote timely, improved writing.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Successfully completed ENGL 1100 and ENGL 1200 with a grade of B or higher.
• Will be at least a sophomore in Fall 2026.
• Available to attend the assigned ENGL 1100 course.
• File a 2026-2027 FAFSA.
• Able to commit to 6–8 hours of work per week.
• Available for 5 hours of training--a mixture of synchronous Zoom training and asynchronous D2L training.

Responsibilities

• Attend one assigned section of ENGL 1100 regularly (2–3 class meetings per week).
• Help facilitate class activities
• Hold weekly office hours to provide individual and small group academic support
• Guide students in building effective habits to support their success, including managing their time to complete assignments
• Connect students with campus resources, such as the Writing Center, to further support their success
• Communicate consistently with the course instructor and mentoring program staff
• Participate in required summer training and periodic check-ins during the semester

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Job description

PennWest University is seeking ENGL 1100 Embedded Course Mentors (ECMs) to support first‑year writers in assigned ENGL 1100 sections.

This paid student position offers 6–8 hours per week at $10.00/hour, with asynchronous D2L and Zoom trainings in summer 2026, and ongoing mentoring, class attendance, and weekly office hours.

Mentors guide peers, connect students to Writing Center resources, and collaborate with instructors to promote timely, improved writing.