Oregon State University
Writing Consultant
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Writing Consultant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill ten (10) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Writing Consultant positions for the Writing Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Oregon State University Writing Center plans to hire around 10 consultants to support their peers with a variety of writing projects, such as assignments for class, application materials, and scholarship essays. You don't need to identify as a great writer to succeed in this position. We're looking for students who want to have conversations with other students about their writing, to listen and ask thoughtful questions, and to offer a reader's perspective.
One of the benefits of working as a writing consultant is professional development. We provide training and ongoing support for consultants to develop a range of transferable communication and facilitation skills.
The OSU Writing Center does its best work when our staff is representative of the many identities within the OSU community. We hire consultants from a variety of majors and with a range of backgrounds and experiences with language and writing. We encourage applications from multilingual and multidialectal students, international students, members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members.
Position Duties Conduct writing and research consultations in person and remotely via Zoom and written feedback via email Have conversations about writing process Welcome visitors to the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio and initiate conversations with them Attend initial and ongoing training and weekly staff meetings Participate in additional professional development activities Complete Writing Center-related project work Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the
Office of International Services
(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Good academic standing Effective communication skills (ability to listen attentively, ask thoughtful questions) Completion of WR121Z or the equivalent prior to the start of training Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds Availability to work in person on the Corvallis Campus Availability for training during spring term 2025 (3-4 hours per week, weeks 1-10) Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Ability to individualize your approach and support to the individual writer's goals and process Ability to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for the OSU community Experience using, learning, studying or otherwise engaging with multiple languages Past experience using the OSU Writing Center for writing support Preference will be given to applicants who are OSU students and are eligible to work during the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The positions we are hiring for begin with 10 hours of asynchronous paid training toward the end of winter term 2025, followed by 3-4 hours of paid training per week in spring term 2025. Light work during summer 2025 is possible (but not required), and full work in the Writing Center begins in fall term 2025.
Typically, consultants work between 10-15 hours per week, but some work more and some less, depending on their availability and requested hours. Student employees may work a maximum of 24 hours per week across all positions in the university (20 hours for international students).
Our in-person program, the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio, is staffed 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Thursday and 9 AM to 4 PM Friday. Consultants also work a small number of remote hours based on their availability outside of Studio hours.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P11645SE
Number of Vacancies 10
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/16/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/23/2026
Posting Date 11/08/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 12/08/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document: •A Resume. Please review the required and preferred qualifications in the posting, and use your resume to demonstrate your experience related to the qualifications.
For additional information please contact:
Marjorie Coffey
at
marjorie.coffey@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
Position Information
Job Title Writing Consultant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill ten (10) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Writing Consultant positions for the Writing Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Oregon State University Writing Center plans to hire around 10 consultants to support their peers with a variety of writing projects, such as assignments for class, application materials, and scholarship essays. You don't need to identify as a great writer to succeed in this position. We're looking for students who want to have conversations with other students about their writing, to listen and ask thoughtful questions, and to offer a reader's perspective.
One of the benefits of working as a writing consultant is professional development. We provide training and ongoing support for consultants to develop a range of transferable communication and facilitation skills.
The OSU Writing Center does its best work when our staff is representative of the many identities within the OSU community. We hire consultants from a variety of majors and with a range of backgrounds and experiences with language and writing. We encourage applications from multilingual and multidialectal students, international students, members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members.
Position Duties Conduct writing and research consultations in person and remotely via Zoom and written feedback via email Have conversations about writing process Welcome visitors to the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio and initiate conversations with them Attend initial and ongoing training and weekly staff meetings Participate in additional professional development activities Complete Writing Center-related project work Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the
Office of International Services
(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Good academic standing Effective communication skills (ability to listen attentively, ask thoughtful questions) Completion of WR121Z or the equivalent prior to the start of training Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds Availability to work in person on the Corvallis Campus Availability for training during spring term 2025 (3-4 hours per week, weeks 1-10) Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Ability to individualize your approach and support to the individual writer's goals and process Ability to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for the OSU community Experience using, learning, studying or otherwise engaging with multiple languages Past experience using the OSU Writing Center for writing support Preference will be given to applicants who are OSU students and are eligible to work during the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The positions we are hiring for begin with 10 hours of asynchronous paid training toward the end of winter term 2025, followed by 3-4 hours of paid training per week in spring term 2025. Light work during summer 2025 is possible (but not required), and full work in the Writing Center begins in fall term 2025.
Typically, consultants work between 10-15 hours per week, but some work more and some less, depending on their availability and requested hours. Student employees may work a maximum of 24 hours per week across all positions in the university (20 hours for international students).
Our in-person program, the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio, is staffed 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Thursday and 9 AM to 4 PM Friday. Consultants also work a small number of remote hours based on their availability outside of Studio hours.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P11645SE
Number of Vacancies 10
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/16/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/23/2026
Posting Date 11/08/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 12/08/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document: •A Resume. Please review the required and preferred qualifications in the posting, and use your resume to demonstrate your experience related to the qualifications.
For additional information please contact:
Marjorie Coffey
at
marjorie.coffey@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval