University of Kansas
Writing Coach Job at University of Kansas in Lawrence
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, United States, 66049
Job Description
80% Meet with BUS 305 students to provide feedback on assignment drafts.
10% Attend required training meetings.
10% Create and manage schedule; communicate with students to facilitate appointments and send feedback.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Work Schedule
Varies; approximately 10 hours during each of the 4 weeks that assignments are due and approximately 1-2 hours of training the week prior to each assignment.
Required Qualifications
Position Overview
Writing coaches will assist students enrolled in BUS 305 Business Writing course by providing feedback for course assignments.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Additional Candidate Instruction
Submit (1) online application, (2) upload resume, and (3) attach a letter describing your qualifications for the position. Only complete applications will be considered.
80% Meet with BUS 305 students to provide feedback on assignment drafts.
10% Attend required training meetings.
10% Create and manage schedule; communicate with students to facilitate appointments and send feedback.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Work Schedule
Varies; approximately 10 hours during each of the 4 weeks that assignments are due and approximately 1-2 hours of training the week prior to each assignment.
Required Qualifications
- Student must have excellent written communication skills.
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must:
- have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or
- be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or
- be enrolled in summer session or
- be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be for undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Position Overview
Writing coaches will assist students enrolled in BUS 305 Business Writing course by providing feedback for course assignments.
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Additional Candidate Instruction
Submit (1) online application, (2) upload resume, and (3) attach a letter describing your qualifications for the position. Only complete applications will be considered.