Writing Center Consultant
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Position Justification
Position Information
| Position Title | Writing Center Consultant |
|---|---|
| Unit Name | Writing Center |
| Salary Grade | Student (Institutional) |
| Number of Months | Student Worker |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-Time |
| Hours per week | 6 |
| Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment | |
| Essential Duties | The essential duties of Consultants will be assist students with writing-related issues. This may be in person as well as online. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Applicants should be at least a sophomore in standing. Applicants should have passed both Comp I and II with at least a B in each course, but preference will be for an A in each course. Applicants are expected to have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference will also be given to applicants who are familiar with both MLA and APA documentation. |
| Job Description Summary | Writing Center Consultants will primarily work six hours a week (two three-hour shifts) in the Writing Center located in Painter Hall. During that time, consultants will assist walk-in students who might need help with essays and other papers. Consultants might help with grammar, development, documentation, and other writing-related issues. When not addressing students in person, consultants will also be expected to respond to any online submissions regarding the same writing-related problems. |
| Hours of Availability | The Writing Center is typically open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Monday through Thursday and 10 AM to Noon on Friday. |
| Background Check Statement | Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. |
Requisition Detail Information
| Open Date | 05/11/2026 |
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| Will this job have a specific close date? | No |
| Close Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Supplemental Questions
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Student workers are required to be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the semester in which they work.
Registration in less than 6 hours at Â鶹ÊÓƵ makes you ineligible to be a student worker.
Are you currently enrolled or will you be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the semester for which you are applying for student employment?
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Have you been awarded Federal Work Study? (If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (662)329-7114.)
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Please provide your 9-digit Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student ID number:
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
