Writing Consultant (Tutor)

The College of St. Scholastica; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica is looking for a Writing Consultant to provide one-on-one writing support to peers in various programs. This role requires strong communication skills and involves facilitating conversations and reviewing written work.

Consultants work 4-10 hours per week, attend training sessions, and assist in creating a welcoming environment. Applicants should be at least second-year CSS students, with strong writing abilities and experience using Google Docs, Excel, and Word.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a second-year CSS student in the fall.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate responsible decision-making and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate one-to-one writing conversations with peers.
• Provide feedback on written work and citation methods.
• Attend training sessions and maintain communication with the Director.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Professional interaction

Organizational skills

Education

Current CSS student (at least second-year)

Completed First-Year Composition (ENG 1110 or equivalent)

Tools

Google Documents

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Consultants in the Rose Warner Writing and Critical Thinking Center provide one-to-one sessions in writing support. Consultants work with peers from all St. Scholastica’s programs — of all skill levels, and at any point in their projects. Accordingly, consultants are expected to have a strong background in writing and enjoy working with writers across various levels. Work typically involves conversation and collaboration with students on specific writing assignments, including essays, research papers, and literature reviews. Consultants typically work 4-10 hours per week and schedules are set one semester at a time. Consultant training meetings are scheduled periodically throughout each term, and training sessions cover writing center pedagogy and best practices, writing resources, and student support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate conversations with peers as one-to-one conversations. Guide, suggest, and encourage the development of the writing process and skills.
• Review written work, compare it to assignment prompts and/or writer goals, and provide thoughtful, appropriate feedback and prompts for clarity, critical thinking, and argumentation.
• Provide feedback on proper citation methods and help writers develop their own citation skills and confidence.
• Provide feedback on issues of mechanics, grammar, punctuation, and editing as needed and help writers develop their own editing skills and confidence.
• Create a welcoming and academic environment for students (of all backgrounds and experiences) and establish personal rapport with writers.
• Assist with providing feedback on asynchronous online paper submissions.
• Attend all required training sessions and team meetings. Be willing to assist with other staff initiatives, programming events, and any special workshops or events as requested by the Director and Assistant Director.
• Refer students to specific campus departments or resources as needed.
• Keep regular and accurate records of sessions and hours, and maintain regular communication with the Director.
• During paid hours, consultants may be asked to work on other Writing Center-focused projects as assigned by their supervisor, including but not limited to class visits, creating handouts and resources, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least a second-year CSS student in the fall
• Must have completed First-Year Composition (ENG 1110 or equivalent) with an “A” or “A-.”
• Possess strong, demonstrable written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills.
• Show skill and willingness to interact with a wide variety of people in a friendly, professional manner.
• Demonstrate responsible decision-making, punctuality, self-motivation, and organizational skills.
• Have experience with Google Documents, Gmail, Excel, Microsoft Word, and other writing-related software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• English or Education major (or minor)
• Prior tutoring experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Above a 3.5 cumulative GPA
• APA and MLA competency

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Interviews will be held September 8-11
• Resume submission required
• Upload the following under "Make your application stronger by uploading documents, such as cover letter, work samples, transcripts, and certifications":
• Cover Letter of interest addressing why you are interested in being a writing consultant and any special skills, strengths, experiences, or perspectives you can bring to the Writing Center
• 2 samples of collegiate-level writing, totaling no more than 20 pages.
• The name of a faculty member who will serve as a reference [they will receive a short Google Form with a couple of questions and space for a brief comment about your leadership and writing skills]