Writing Center Consultant (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University College of Business in Big Rapids, MI is seeking a Writing Center Consultant (Student Position) to assist students with various papers. The role pays $13.73–$13.99 per hour and is based on campus.

Requirements include tutoring experience in research writing, documentation, grammar, style, and organization, plus completing the 300-level writing course and maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. Up to 5 positions are available, with a December 18, 2026 close date.

Qualifications

• Tutors must have experience tutoring students in research writing, documentation, grammar, style, and organization.
• Must have completed the 300-level writing requirement and have a 3.0 GPA.
• Essential duties/Responsibilities: Working with students on research writing, documentation, grammar, style, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Working with students on research writing, documentation, grammar, style, and organization.

Skills

Writing tutoring

Research writing

Grammar

Style

Organization

Education

300-level writing requirement

Job description

Job no: 498081

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Writing Center Consultant (Student Position) Location: Big Rapids, MI Department: Writing Center

Advertised Salary: $13.73- $13.99

Summary of Position: You will be working with students on various kinds of papers.

Position Requirements:

• Writing tutors must have experience tutoring students in research writing, documentation, grammar, style, and organization.
• Tutors must have completed the 300-level writing requirement and have a 3.0 GPA.
• Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Working with students on research writing, documentation, grammar, style, and organization.

Number of Positions Available: 5

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Resume
• Class Schedule
• Portfolio

Please submit a sample of your Academic Writing (i.e. a paper for a composition class or another course).

Job Close Date: December 18, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affinity/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

Advertised: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time