Student Worker - Writing Specialist

Nevada State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Writing Specialist. The Writing Specialist will meet with writers in-person and online, supporting writing at any stage in the process.

This role involves co-creating center resources, training, workshops, data collection, advertising, and recruitment within the Writing Center. We welcome undergraduate and graduate students from every major and offer opportunities to lead events and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing with GPA 2.0+ (undergraduate) or 3.0+ (graduate).
• Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits (undergraduate) or 5 credits (graduate) in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
• Minimum of 12 credit hours completed and at least 6 of them at Nevada State University.
• Completed ENG 102 by the time you begin working in the Center.
• Have at least 1 full year remaining in your college career.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Responsibilities

• Support writers, both in-person and online.
• Receive training in universal design, revision strategies, antiracist tutoring, and disciplinary writing.
• Lead writing workshops and all-campus events (e.g., Long Night Against Procrastination).
• Contribute to Writing Center resources, methods, and community.
• Opportunities include advertising, website design, cross-campus collaboration, event planning, and discipline-specific writing.

Skills

Writing tutoring

Student support

Organizational skills

Education

ENG 102 completed

Job description

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Writing Specialist. The Writing Specialist will meet with writers in-person and online, supporting writing at any stage in the process. This position will take an active role in co-creating center resources, training, workshops, data collection, advertising, and recruitment. We trust each specialist to take initiative and handle projects at their own pace. As a member of our team, the student worker will join the vibrant field of Writing Studies and receive training in tutoring strategies. The Writing Center welcomes applicants from every major on campus. Undergraduate and graduate students are both eligible to apply.

About the institution

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else. Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White. We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

Core Responsibilities

• Support writers, both in-person and online.
• Receive training in useful topics, such as universal design, revision strategies, antiracist tutoring, and writing in specific disciplines.
• Lead writing workshops and all-campus events, including the Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP).
• Contribute to Writing Center resources, methods, and community.
• Specialists can choose from the following options for their remaining work hours: Conduct research and present at professional conferences (past topics include linguistic diversity, tutor training strategies, and neurodivergent tutor perspectives). Receive training to support additional genres, including speeches, writing for standardized tests, and writing in the sciences. Learn about center management based on personal interests. Potential opportunities include advertising, website design, cross-campus collaboration, event planning, and discipline-specific writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher (undergraduate) or a GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate).
• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits (undergraduate) or 5 credits (graduate) in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
• Minimum of 12 credit hours completed and at least 6 of them at Nevada State University.
• Completed ENG 102 by the time you begin working in the Center.
• Have at least 1 full year remaining in your college career.
• Enthusiasm for assisting others and for the writing process.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in writing for diverse audiences, purposes, and genres.
• Openness to new ideas about writing, reading, tutoring, and learning.
• Interest in a range of disciplines and forms of writing.
• Multilingual writing experience or enthusiasm for working in a multilingual environment.

Work Hours

This position will work between 10 and 19.5 hours per week. Work schedules are flexible and are collaboratively created with writing center leaders. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate

$15.00 per hour.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Background Check

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

Eligibility Information

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Thank You

Nevada State University Thank you for your interest in a career with Nevada State University. The search committee chair or hiring manager will contact you if you are selected for an interview. You will receive updates on the status of your application via your candidate home account. The hiring process for our open positions can vary in length. We encourage you to be patient as we review all application materials. Please continue to check our job site for open positions. Follow our social media links via the icons at the bottom of the page to stay up to date on what's happening at Nevada State University!

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

Nevada State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of1972 (20U.S.C.§§1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R.Part106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

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