University Student Assistant - English Department - Writing Center (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is seeking a part-time Writing Center consultant to work with student writers on essays, speeches, proposals, and multimodal projects. You will help students understand topic sentences, thesis statements, and paragraph structure, while applying grammar and mechanics knowledge.

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, collaborating with faculty and staff, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of EH 101 & 102 (or equivalent) with a grade of A.
• Working knowledge of the writing process and various rhetorical styles.
• Familiarity in locating and documenting reliable and credible sources.
• Familiarity with MLA/APA citation styles. Other styles are a bonus.
• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
• If not a first‑time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU.

Responsibilities

• Consultants will develop key skills such as communication, cooperation, and leadership.
• Consultants will also have the opportunity to specialize in types of writing and citation styles.
• Reliability and professionalism when scheduling appointments with students.
• Work effectively with a diverse body of faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Consultants must understand the structure of topic sentences, thesis statements, paragraphs, and essays along with essay knowledge.
• Writing consultants should have a good understanding of grammar and mechanics as well.

Skills

Communication

Cooperation

Leadership

Grammar & Mechanics

Education

EH 101 & 102 completion

MLA/APA citation styles

JSU enrollment 3 credits

Job description

Department:

English – Writing Center

Salary:

$12.00 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)

Position Summary:

Writing consultants have the opportunity to hold interactive writing appointments with student writers from all disciplines on various writing projects such as essays, speeches, proposals, multimodal projects, etc. Consultants must understand the structure of topic sentences, thesis statements, paragraphs, and essays along with essay knowledge. Writing consultants should have a good understanding of grammar and mechanics as well. Knowledge in various rhetorical modes and types (e.g. literary reviews, analyses, blogs, websites, presentations, etc....) is beneficial. Consultants will develop key skills such as communication, cooperation, and leadership. Consultants will also have the opportunity to specialize in types of writing and citation styles. Students will complete and submit bi-weekly timesheets.

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.

Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Consultants will develop key skills such as communication, cooperation, and leadership.
• Consultants will also have the opportunity to specialize in types of writing and citation styles.
• Reliability and professionalism when scheduling appointments with students.
• Work effectively with a diverse body of faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Consultants must understand the structure of topic sentences, thesis statements, paragraphs, and essays along with essay knowledge.
• Writing consultants should have a good understanding of grammar and mechanics as well.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of EH 101 & 102 (or equivalent course) with a grade of A.
• A working knowledge of the writing process and various rhetorical styles.
• Familiarity in locating and documenting reliable and credible sources.
• Familiarity with MLA/APA citation styles. Other styles are a bonus.
• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
• If not a first‑time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University General Information.
• Relevant academic, computer, and/or administrative skills needed for the position.
• Knowledge in various rhetorical modes and types (e.g. literary reviews, analyses, blogs, websites, presentations, etc....) is beneficial.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full‑time JSU student and possess each of the following:

1. Passport from their respective country.
2. F‑1 Student Visa or J‑1 Exchange Student Visa.
3. U.S. Customs Form I‑94.
4. Official photo identification.
5. Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcript

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.