Writing Center Consultant-Work Study

**Work Study Job Description** **Job Title:** Writing Consultant **Date:**7/30/25 **Department:**Writing Program**** **Supervisor/Manager:** Dr. Elizabeth Trueblood, Director of the Writing Program & Writing Center, Assistant Professor **** **Purpose or role of the position:** The Writing Center employs student Writing Consultants to provide peer-to-peer, one-on-one support services to patrons of the Writing Center, including University of Olivet students and Olivet community members. Consultants will hold drop-in office hours in the Writing Center, now housed in Mott 208, 1:1 appointments consistently week to week, and participate in in-class consulting services in the Writing Program. A Consultant’s job is not to “fix” papers brought in by clients; rather, it’s to help the writer understand how to improve their written communication, and provide clients with “take home” skills to improve said written communication. Consultants from different majors/areas of study (not only English and Writing) are encouraged to apply. ***Please note that as a representative of UO’s Writing Center, Writing Consultants are expected to display professional conduct and respect for others at all times when on the job.*** **Primary Duties and Responsibilities:** - Support Writing Center services and programs - Uphold Writing Center best practices in in-center consulting, 1:1 appointments, and classroom consulting sessions - Share principles of good writing with students and provide them the knowledge and resources to carry out those principles in their own work - Engage in appropriate consulting practices, according to the training program implemented in the Writing Center - Participate in a training program at the beginning of each semester (details of the training will be communicated to those who are hired) - Attend monthly staff meetings and as-needed 1:1 meetings with the Writing Center Director **Additional Duties:** - Maintain accurate timesheets for each pay period by clocking in/out as scheduled during each shift - Complete all assigned tasks, projects, initiatives, etc., as directed in a timely manner - Contribute to a strong Writing Center staff team - Perform all other duties as assigned **Required Credentials:** Those wishing to apply as Writing Consultants must: - Show engagement and interest in writing - Satisfactorily complete the composition sequence (WRT111 and WRT112) or an equivalent agreed upon by UO’s Writing Program Director - Work independently with minimal supervision - Follow instructions and practice effective time-management - Communicate effectively and appropriately and exhibit effective listening skills - Provide notification of scheduling issues as far in advance as possible - Possess basic computer usage and software skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs - Abide by the guidelines and policies in the *2025-2026 UO Student Handbook* - Maintain current and active enrollment during the term of employment **Desired Qualifications** Additionally, candidates will benefit from: - Having discipline-specific academic writing experience (not only in English and Writing classes) - Having familiarity with common academic paper formats - Displaying reliability, dependability, punctuality, and professionalism - Exemplifying *The University of Olivet Compact*-guided behavior to serve the campus community - Enjoying working with and supporting diverse populations - Exhibiting maturity, self-motivation, and initiative **Application Requirements** When submitting your application, please include the following: - **Cover Letter,**1 page maximum, including: - Your name, phone number, and UO email - Your academic and professional background, especially any experience in writing centers or other instructional positions - Your interest in writing - Your perceived strengths and weaknesses in writing - Your definition of professionalism in a university environment - How you might contribute to the work we do - Names,…