University of Alaska
Writing Consultant - UAA Learning Commons Writing Center
University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99504
The UAA Learning Commons Writing Center is recruiting for Student Writing Consultants. If you have a passion to help others succeed, apply now!The mission of the Learning Commons Writing Center (WC) is to promote the use of academic writing in all disciplines and at all levels as a tool for learning, communicating, self-expression, and critical thinking. WC consultations complement course-based learning and help contribute to student success. Consultants will be paid as level 2 student employee ($15.26 per hour) for up to 20 hours per week, depending on need and availability. Remote and in-person work available.
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
Writing consultants work closely with students, faculty, and administrators to help students become capable, successful writers. While most work is one-on-one with a student, Consultants will occasionally need to deliver presentations, lead, or support workshops, or participate in group-learning programs. Consultants are expected to attend regular training sessions to improve their support skills.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of cumulative GPA of 2.0 with a 3.0 average in Writing/English coursework.Must have successfully completed Writing 211, 212, 213, 214 or an equivalent Writing/English composition course.
To be eligible for student employment at UAA, a student must:a. be enrolled in the university system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; orb. for employment between semesters, have successfully completed six or more UA credit hours in the preceding semester and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester; andc. not work hours which interfere with class attendance; andd. have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
NOTICE: Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax. A credit hour load below the minimum required for full-time student status will require the withholding of FICA tax (non-resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load). While in a student position, a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.
Prior tutoring experience preferred, but not required. Training provided upon hire.Position Details:This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage.This is a part time, non-exempt student assistant 2 position with rate of pay $15.26 an hour.Please attach a resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at 907-786-6885.All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.Access to the reports is available at:UAA :(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension)Online:https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety.Request a paper copy in person:UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus.Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 orpolice@uaa.alaska.edu/907-786-1214 oruaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus)Online:https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf.Request a paper copy in person:UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall.Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 oruaf-orca@alaska.edu.UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus)Online:https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf.Request a paper copy in person:Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus.Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailinguas.clery@alaska.edu.
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All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
Writing consultants work closely with students, faculty, and administrators to help students become capable, successful writers. While most work is one-on-one with a student, Consultants will occasionally need to deliver presentations, lead, or support workshops, or participate in group-learning programs. Consultants are expected to attend regular training sessions to improve their support skills.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of cumulative GPA of 2.0 with a 3.0 average in Writing/English coursework.Must have successfully completed Writing 211, 212, 213, 214 or an equivalent Writing/English composition course.
To be eligible for student employment at UAA, a student must:a. be enrolled in the university system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; orb. for employment between semesters, have successfully completed six or more UA credit hours in the preceding semester and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester; andc. not work hours which interfere with class attendance; andd. have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
NOTICE: Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax. A credit hour load below the minimum required for full-time student status will require the withholding of FICA tax (non-resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load). While in a student position, a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.
Prior tutoring experience preferred, but not required. Training provided upon hire.Position Details:This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage.This is a part time, non-exempt student assistant 2 position with rate of pay $15.26 an hour.Please attach a resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at 907-786-6885.All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.Access to the reports is available at:UAA :(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension)Online:https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety.Request a paper copy in person:UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus.Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 orpolice@uaa.alaska.edu/907-786-1214 oruaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus)Online:https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf.Request a paper copy in person:UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall.Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 oruaf-orca@alaska.edu.UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus)Online:https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf.Request a paper copy in person:Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus.Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailinguas.clery@alaska.edu.
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