Writing Center Consultant, East

About the role

Summary Consultants are responsible for providing one-on-one or group consulting in a supportive environment to students in all disciplines, in order to engage and empower them to become more competent academic and professional writers.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one or group consulting in a supportive environment to students in all disciplines
• Engages and empowers students to become more competent academic and professional writers
• Teaches in a one-on-one setting, though no additional teaching responsibilities beyond the duties of the Writing Center are required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university (English degrees preferred)
• Demonstrated writing consultation experience in a tutorial or instructional setting
• Experience working with community college students

Qualifications

• Possess working knowledge of writing concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations
• Explain concepts to others effectively
• Communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
• Work comfortably with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Establish an encouraging learning environment with patience and a positive attitude
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Work accurately with great attention to detail
• Develop and sustain productive customer relationships with excellent customer service skills
• Have demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Respond appropriately to the needs of the community with sensitivity

Skills

• Service Focus
• Communications
• Quality of Work
• Collaboration
• Time Utilization

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$20.91/hour

Schedule

M-F. 9-7 S, 9-5