Undergraduate Writing Center Consultant

Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information

Quick Link	https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/33353
Job Number	STU17562122

Position Information

Department or Unit Name	English
Position Headcount	3
Position Title	Undergraduate Writing Center Consultant
Academic Year	Academic Year 2023-24
Term or Semester	All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?	Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range	$20.00 - $20.00
Pay Range Information	Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?	Orange
Approved Supervisor	Aurora Matzke
Supervisor Email	[email protected]

Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx )

Desired Start Date	02/08/2024
Projected End Date	05/19/2024
Average number of hours per week	Up to 10 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary	Writing Center consultants meet with students in all disciplines and majors to give them constructive feedback on academic papers, projects, and presentations. Consultants may meet with students in person or remotely (both synchronously via Teams and asynchronously via emailed feedback). Consultants also help produce online writing aids and resources, with the direction of the Writing Center Director. At times, consultants may engage in marketing efforts such as flyer postings and classroom presentations.
Responsibilities	Provide students with constructive feedback and encouragement on their writing and other academic projects and presentations, across disciplines- Manage incoming asynchronous requests on each shift- Hold all assigned synchronous meetings (in-person and remote) on time- Participate in the production of online writing resources as well as marketing efforts in conjunction with graduate lead as assigned
Required Qualifications	Ability to identify and communicate constructive written and verbal feedback for students, in regard to writing and multimodal compositions in any academic subject  Desire to help other students with their writing and composing  Interest in theory and practice of tutoring and writing instruction  Ability to self-manage assigned appointments and synchronous feedback on assigned shifts  Strong background in writing and composing (applicant need not necessarily be an English major though)  Strong understanding of writing and composing as a process  Familiarity with, or motivation to learn, various documentation styles (e.g. MLA, APA, hypercitation)
Desired Qualifications	experience in and with diversity and inclusion initiatives and/or work
Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required?	Yes