Writing Consultant - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University is seeking CLASS Writing Consultants to assist students with all aspects of the writing process, in person and online. You will support diverse disciplines, maintain records, and participate in ongoing professional development to enhance writing skills.

Candidates must be current SXU students (3.0 GPA) with relevant writing ability and the capacity to train and collaborate with faculty.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate significant writing ability and advanced communications skills, as shown by a professor or sample.
• Currently enrolled student at Saint Xavier University with a 3.0 GPA and completed ENGL 120 or ENG 220 with strong performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one writing support for brainstorming, organization, research, outlining, grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Collaborate with professors to assist classes and promote writing services.
• Maintain accurate appointment records and submit session reports in Navigate.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Professionalism

Education

Saint Xavier University student, 3.0 GPA

ENGL 120 or ENG 220 coursework

Tools

Navigate

Job description

CLASS writing consultants work one-on-one (both in-person and online) with students on every aspect of the writing process and provide writing assistance for a broad range of academic disciplines and abilities.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
• Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors.
• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Federal Work Study is NOT a requirement.

Students who are Federal Work Study eligible may still apply for this position.

Primary responsibilities

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Writing consultants provide support at all levels of writing competency, including brainstorming, organization, research, outlining, grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Writing consultants may work with professors to provide special writing assistance to their classes and to promote writing services to their students.
• Writing consultants are responsible for maintaining accurate appointment records and completing written reports of each session in Navigate.
• Writing consultants must participate in mandatory training meetings and ongoing professional development, equivalent to 10 hours each semester of employment.
• When not tutoring, writing consultants help develop handouts and other instructional materials and create promotional materials, as designated by the supervisor.
• Maintains the confidentiality of our clients and services.
• Exhibits appropriate and professional behavior.
• Is responsible, dependable and punctual in the completion of assigned tasks, and in notifying the appropriate staff when conflicts or problems occur.
• Complete general administrative duties as necessary to help keep the office running smoothly and efficiently.

CLASS Writing Consultant Qualifications

To be considered for employment as a CLASS writing consultant, students must:

• Demonstrate significant writing ability and advanced communications skills, as demonstrated by a former professor or an academic writing sample.
• Be a current Saint Xavier University student, with a 3.0 GPA, and have taken ENGL 120 or ENG 220 and excelled in either of those courses.
• Possess analytical and advanced communication skills to evaluate and articulate appropriate suggestions for writing improvement.
• Be able to sufficiently maneuver technology for use on the job (scheduling, online consultations, helping students with research/documentation).
• Be able to work with their peers in a manner that is encouraging, and which fosters confidence and enthusiasm to increase knowledge of the writing process.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to helping their peers become more effective writers.
• Be able to work independently and take initiative in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds with various levels of skills and abilities.

Description of Hours

• Up to 10 hours per week

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.