Student Employee - Peer Writing Assistant

Job Summary :

Student applicants are encouraged to follow up with the Department Contact listed above regarding the status of their submitted application.

Student positions are filled each semester on a need-to-hire basis. Applicants are reviewed whenever the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy;

the review of applications typically ends once all available positions are filled.

The primary role of the Peer Writing Assistant (Peer WA) is to provide writing support to students across the college. Peer WAs will be assigned work in the Writing Center in which they will support student writers one-on-one, and occasionally in small groups, as well as possibly within English classroom settings.

Peer WAs will work as assigned throughout the semester; evenings and weekends may be required. They are expected to attend staff meetings and perform occasional clerical tasks.

The successful candidate in this position will be able to work with a diverse population of students and staff. Please note, summer hours are not available for this position.

Demonstrates the ability to work with other LCC students in a role that requires coaching and mentoring. Must be a team player who embraces interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and emotionally connecting with peers.

Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Past experience that demonstrates motivation, independence, responsibility, and people skills is preferred.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and / or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Requirements for LCC Student Employment :

The primary purpose of student employment is to provide current LCC students the opportunity to acquire job skills and experiences during semesters in which they are attending classes as follows :

• Enrolled and actively attending the following total LCC credit hours by semester
• Fall and / or Spring Semester(s) 6.0 credits minimum (taken over 16-week period)

Note : International students (i.e. F-1 visa holders w / valid I-20 issued by LCC) must meet the following minimum enrollment requirements each semester, in order to maintain employment eligibility per United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) :

• Fall and / or Spring Semester(s) 12.0 credits min. (taken over 16-week period)
• Summer Semester 3.0 credits min. (taken over 8-week period)

Additional Position Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 at LCC or from high school if a dually enrolled student (most recent high school or college transcript(s) required to upload with application)
• Completion of English 121 / 131 with minimum 3.5 grade (or equivalent college-level first-semester composition course grade from another institution)
• Proficient in basic computer applications and communication tools with an ability to access the Internet

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 at LCC or from high school if a dually enrolled student (most recent high school or college transcript(s) required to upload with application)
• Completion of English 122 / 132 with minimum 3.0 grade (or equivalent college-level advanced composition course grade from another institution)
• Experience with peer assistance (tutoring, mentoring, teaching, and / or coaching, which may volunteer, internship, or paid work experience)
• Experience in customer service (may be volunteer, internship, or paid work experience)

Lansing Community College is an equal opportunity, educational institution / employer.