Student Writing Coach

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking student writing coaches to assist BUS 305/205 students by providing constructive feedback on assignment drafts. Coaches will help students adhere to the School of Business Code of Conduct throughout the semester.

Responsibilities include meeting with students to review drafts (80%), attending training sessions (10%), and creating/scheduling feedback appointments (10%). This is an on-site, hourly position requiring strong written communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with BUS 305/205 students to provide feedback on assignment drafts.
• Attend required training meetings.
• Create and manage schedule; communicate with students to facilitate appointments and feedback.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Job description

Position Overview

Writing coaches will assist students enrolled in BUS 305/205 course by providing feedback for course assignments.

Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.

Job Description

• 80% Meet with BUS 305/205 students to provide feedback on assignment drafts.
• 10% Attend required training meetings.
• 10% Create and manage schedule; communicate with students to facilitate appointments and send feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Student must have excellent written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed BUS 305 or BUS 205 and earned an A in the course.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Contact Information to Applicants

Laura Barrett [e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$10.25 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Wednesday January 13, 2027