Writing Center Consultant, Westshore

About the Role

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. Teaching in a one-on-one setting is integral to the position, although there is no requirement for teaching beyond the duties of the Writing Center.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or group writing consultation to students across all disciplines.
• Engage and empower students to improve their academic and professional writing skills.
• Explain writing concepts and study strategies effectively to ensure academic success.
• Work comfortably with individuals from diverse backgrounds in an encouraging learning environment.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of writing concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to apply them to varied situations.
• Ability to explain concepts effectively and communicate study strategies.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to develop productive customer relationships.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
• Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse community.

Competencies

• Critical Competencies: Service Focus, Communications, Quality of Work.
• Very Important Competencies: Collaboration, Time Utilization.
• Important Competencies: Adaptability, Continuous Improvement.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The employee may sit comfortably to perform duties involving repetitive motions with hands/fingers (e.g., using a computer mouse and keyboard). The role may also require walking, standing, bending, stooping, and carrying items. Work may involve travel to and attendance at meetings or conferences away from the worksite.

Pay

$20.91 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, non-bargaining unit position. Standard college hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.