Overview
CLASS writing consultants work one-on-one (in-person and online) with students on every aspect of the writing process and provide writing assistance for a broad range of academic disciplines and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Writing consultants provide support at all levels of writing competency, including brainstorming, organization, research, outlining, grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Work with professors to provide special writing assistance to their classes and promote writing services to students.
- Maintain accurate appointment records and complete written reports of each session in Navigate.
- Participate in mandatory training meetings and ongoing professional development (equivalent to 10 hours each semester of employment).
- When not tutoring, help develop handouts and other instructional materials and create promotional materials as designated by the supervisor.
- Maintain the confidentiality of clients and services.
- Exhibit appropriate and professional behavior.
- Be responsible, dependable, and punctual in completing assigned tasks, and notify appropriate staff when conflicts or problems occur.
- Complete general administrative duties as necessary to help keep the office running smoothly and efficiently.
Qualification Highlights
Must be a student at Saint Xavier University.
Demonstrate significant writing ability and advanced communications skills, evidenced by a former professor or an academic writing sample.Be a current Saint Xavier University student with a 3.0 GPA, and have taken ENGL 120 or ENG 220 and excelled in one of those courses.Possess analytical and advanced communication skills to evaluate and articulate appropriate suggestions for writing improvement.Be able to maneuver technology for scheduling, online consultations, and helping students with research / documentation.Be able to work with peers in an encouraging manner that fosters confidence and enthusiasm to increase knowledge of the writing process.Demonstrate a strong commitment to helping peers become more effective writers.Be able to work independently and take initiative in fulfilling responsibilities.Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds with various levels of skills and abilities.Hours : Up to 10 hours per week.
Application Notes
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. Saint Xavier University seeks candidates who deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its right to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
Special notes : Federal Work Study is NOT a requirement. Students who are eligible for Federal Work Study may still apply. Applicants must include a resume and cover letter.
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