Writing Center Consultant

InsideHigherEdBeaumont, Texas

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Position Title :

Writing Center Consultant

Posting Number : STU097

VP Area :

Prov and VP for Acad Affairs

Division :

College of Arts and Science

Department : Writing Center

Location :

Writing Center, 1st floor of Library

Student Supervisor : Casey Ford

Work Study Required? :

Job Duties :

The Writing Center is seeking student writing consultants who will take an active interest in the success of the center and :

be willing to learn and grow as a writer, student, and peer consultant
attend mandatory training
accurately, securely collect student report forms for sessions
greet and welcome students to the virtual Writing Center
meet with students for 30- or 60-minute sessions in person and online
read and assess student writing at any stage in the writing process
provide helpful feedback and insight to writers
document canceled or no-show appointments
schedule student sessions as needed
assist with administrative duties as requested
assist in outreach for university events
work with peers to identify needs and build ongoing training

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants should be registered undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA who have completed ENGL 1301. Additionally, applicants should :

communicate effectively

have excellent writing skills, both with lower order and higher order concerns (grammar & mechanics / organization, development, style, etc.)

have strong critical reading skills

be punctual, organized, and efficient

be outgoing and open to working with a students from a variety of disciplines

have strong interpersonal skills

be malleable and willing to receive feedback

have familiarity with Microsoft Office, apps, and other basic computer skills

have a strong sense of ethics

be able to work independently and with minimal supervision

be curious and eager to learn more about writing across the disciplines

maintain a professional demeanor

uphold policies of the Writing Center

uphold privacy policies of Lamar University

Physical Requirements :

Sedentary, sitting most of the time, but must able to walk to various departments around campus. Essential functions or requirements listed above may not include all related duties that might be requested and / or performed. Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Work Hours :

The Writing Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We can create a schedule around your courses.

Additional Instructions for Applicants :

To be considered for this position, please complete the application and submit all requested materials. The writing sample MUST be an essay previously submitted for a class.

EEO Statement :

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Security Sensitive Statement :

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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Writing Center Consultant • Beaumont, Texas