Writing Consultant I

Job Title

Writing Consultant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Writing Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are  

The University Writing Center supports writing and public speaking for graduate and undergraduate students across the university, with particular emphasis on supporting W and C courses. Our priorities are as follows:

• To help graduate and undergraduate students practice the habits of mature composers of written and oral communication.

• To provide resources for faculty and Graduate Assistant Teachers for integrating best writing and oral communication pedagogy into courses across the disciplines and in the core curriculum.

We acknowledge and celebrate language diversity and growth. We provide an environment in which students’ learning differences are respected and addressed, and where students are encouraged to explore their diverse voices. We embrace the university’s diversity initiatives and continually assess our progress to maintain accountability to and recognition of our unique Aggie community.

The Academic Affairs Recruiting Office assisted with the creation and posting of this job requisition for the University Writing Center.

What we want

The University Writing Center is seeking a Writing Consultant I who will be responsible for consulting face-to-face or online with students in the Writing Center about writing and public speaking; maintaining records of consultations; presenting at events and workshops; attending training and staff meetings; and assisting with reception as needed. The Writing Consultant I will serve as a team leader; will assist with training consultants; and will develop materials used in teaching, consulting, or marketing. In addition, the Writing Consultant I will serve as a night and weekend supervisor as needed and will cross train and communicate with other staff members to maintain business continuity and promote a team environment. Our selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the above description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Proposed Minimum Salary: $16.00 hourly. Salary will be commensurate with selected hire's experience.

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

COVID-19 information :  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing and verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of writing basics
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• This position will require some night or weekend supervisory duty as needed.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Academic specialization in rhetoric (written or verbal), written composition, or ESL/EFL
• Experience as a writer, editor (digital text included), teacher of writing or public speaking, or tutor/administrator in a writing, speaking, or learning center
• Experience tutoring or teaching writing and/or speaking in a higher education setting
• Experience with new media such as audio or video production and editing
• Experience as a supervisor and/or program administrator

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Basic knowledge of new media such as audio or video production and editing
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, web design or html, content management systems, spreadsheets. Knowledge of rhetoric, composition, communication, or writing studies
• Strong research, writing, and reporting skills
• Ability to analyze complex situations, to generate ideas for effective solutions, to prioritize tasks, and to implement effective courses of action
• Knowledge of Canvas or higher education learning management system

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• College Reading and Learning Association or other tutoring certification

Responsibilities

• Administration - Coordinates the Dissertation, Article, and Thesis Assistance program to include training consultants, assigning and communicating with applicants, and maintaining program records. Coordinates student programming such as DATA or Write Line.  Assists with scheduling and rearranging appointments as needed. Assists with organizing programs such as writing retreats and Final Paper Countdown. Assists in the hiring process for new consultants. Assists in coordinating staff, team and team leader meetings. Attends trainings and staff meetings. Attends other presentations and conferences on campus. Represents the writing center at conferences and university events.
• Tutoring - Tutors/consults students on their writing, speaking and audio/video skills. Maintains records of consultations. Fills in for other consultants on the schedule when necessary. Mentors graduate students through the DATA program. Develops tutoring/consulting material. Conducts classroom workshops and tailors material for specific audiences when needed.
• Supervision - Serves as a Team Leader for peer tutors, which includes conducting student worker annual performance evaluations, writing quarterly performance records, and reviewing leave requests. Provides feedback to writing center consultants regarding their tutoring performance and other job duties. Maintains a productive work environment in the writing consultant area. Serves as evening supervisor as needed.
• Instruction - Assists in training new student consultants and provides ongoing training and professional development for current consultants. Presents at staff training sessions and team meetings as needed. Assists in teaching tutor training classes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Job Title

Writing Consultant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Writing Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are  

The University Writing Center supports writing and public speaking for graduate and undergraduate students across the university, with particular emphasis on supporting W and C courses. Our priorities are as follows:

• To help graduate and undergraduate students practice the habits of mature composers of written and oral communication.

• To provide resources for faculty and Graduate Assistant Teachers for integrating best writing and oral communication pedagogy into courses across the disciplines and in the core curriculum.

We acknowledge and celebrate language diversity and growth. We provide an environment in which students’ learning differences are respected and addressed, and where students are encouraged to explore their diverse voices. We embrace the university’s diversity initiatives and continually assess our progress to maintain accountability to and recognition of our unique Aggie community.

The Academic Affairs Recruiting Office assisted with the creation and posting of this job requisition for the University Writing Center.

What we want

The University Writing Center is seeking a Writing Consultant I who will be responsible for consulting face-to-face or online with students in the Writing Center about writing and public speaking; maintaining records of consultations; presenting at events and workshops; attending training and staff meetings; and assisting with reception as needed. The Writing Consultant I will serve as a team leader; will assist with training consultants; and will develop materials used in teaching, consulting, or marketing. In addition, the Writing Consultant I will serve as a night and weekend supervisor as needed and will cross train and communicate with other staff members to maintain business continuity and promote a team environment. Our selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the above description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Proposed Minimum Salary: $16.00 hourly. Salary will be commensurate with selected hire's experience.

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

COVID-19 information :  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing and verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of writing basics
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• This position will require some night or weekend supervisory duty as needed.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Academic specialization in rhetoric (written or verbal), written composition, or ESL/EFL
• Experience as a writer, editor (digital text included), teacher of writing or public speaking, or tutor/administrator in a writing, speaking, or learning center
• Experience tutoring or teaching writing and/or speaking in a higher education setting
• Experience with new media such as audio or video production and editing
• Experience as a supervisor and/or program administrator

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Basic knowledge of new media such as audio or video production and editing
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, web design or html, content management systems, spreadsheets. Knowledge of rhetoric, composition, communication, or writing studies
• Strong research, writing, and reporting skills
• Ability to analyze complex situations, to generate ideas for effective solutions, to prioritize tasks, and to implement effective courses of action
• Knowledge of Canvas or higher education learning management system

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• College Reading and Learning Association or other tutoring certification

Responsibilities

• Administration - Coordinates the Dissertation, Article, and Thesis Assistance program to include training consultants, assigning and communicating with applicants, and maintaining program records. Coordinates student programming such as DATA or Write Line.  Assists with scheduling and rearranging appointments as needed. Assists with organizing programs such as writing retreats and Final Paper Countdown. Assists in the hiring process for new consultants. Assists in coordinating staff, team and team leader meetings. Attends trainings and staff meetings. Attends other presentations and conferences on campus. Represents the writing center at conferences and university events.
• Tutoring - Tutors/consults students on their writing, speaking and audio/video skills. Maintains records of consultations. Fills in for other consultants on the schedule when necessary. Mentors graduate students through the DATA program. Develops tutoring/consulting material. Conducts classroom workshops and tailors material for specific audiences when needed.
• Supervision - Serves as a Team Leader for peer tutors, which includes conducting student worker annual performance evaluations, writing quarterly performance records, and reviewing leave requests. Provides feedback to writing center consultants regarding their tutoring performance and other job duties. Maintains a productive work environment in the writing consultant area. Serves as evening supervisor as needed.
• Instruction - Assists in training new student consultants and provides ongoing training and professional development for current consultants. Presents at staff training sessions and team meetings as needed. Assists in teaching tutor training classes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.