27626BR
Achievement & Assessment Inst
Position Overview
The University of Kansas McNair Scholars Program is seeking two Temporary Writing Consultants. The successful candidates are individuals committed, in theory and practice, to the principles of equitable educational opportunities and who can fully incorporate this goal into the services provided for low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented minority college students. They will serve as writing consultants and will work with undergraduate students participating in a summer research internship by providing writing support to students. They will also assist students with the process of developing drafts, revising papers, creating presentations, and other duties assigned by the program director. The writing consultant reports to the Director of the McNair Scholars Program.
The McNair Scholars Program (a part of the Achievement & Assessment Institute’s (AAI) Center for Educational Opportunity Programs ) is located in Lawrence, Kansas. This is a temporary, part-time position from June 3-July 31, 2024.
Job Description
70% - Provide writing support to students; assisting them with the process of developing drafts, revising papers, & creating PowerPoint/Poster presentations.
15% - Maintain accurate participant records by completing Writing Consultation Logs for each participant and submitting them to the Program Director.
10% - Develop a thorough understanding of the program’s overall goals and assist the students with tasks that will help prepare them for graduate study, including support with the GRE analytical writing component.
5% - Other duties assigned by program director, including encouraging and supporting McNair Scholar Program’s mission of preparing underrepresented students for graduate study.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants
Mulubrhan Lemma,[email protected] , 785-864-9627
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 3 Professional References
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications begins April 23 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. For first consideration, please apply by April 23.
Advertised Salary Range
$14.00/hour
Application Review Begins
23-Apr-2024
Anticipated Start Date
03-Jun-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule
Monday 1:00-4:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm, and office hours (held at the discretion of the writing consultant)
Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
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 person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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