Writing Consultant - UAA Learning Commons Writing Center

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.

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:

1. Minimum of cumulative GPA of 2.0 with a 3.0 average in Writing/English coursework.
2. Must have successfully completed Writing 211, 212, 213, 214 or an equivalent Writing/English composition course.
3. To be eligible for student employment at UAA, a student must:
1. be enrolled in the university system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or
2. 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;
3. not work hours which interfere with class attendance;
4. have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Prior tutoring experience preferred, but not required. Training provided upon hire.

Position Details:

This position is located at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage.

This is a part time, non-exempt Student Assistant 2 position with rate of pay $15.26 an hour.

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume with your application. This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only.

*Throughout the semester, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the Writing Consultant hiring manager if they drop classes and are enrolled in fewer than 6 credits.

**Per Board of Regents policy, student employment should not exceed 20 hours per week. Students must disclose to the hiring manager if they are employed in any other student positions.

For inquiries: Please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at 907-786-6885.

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.

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.

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.