What are the responsibilities and job description for the Writing Center Consultant position at University of Montevallo?
Department
English and World Languages
Rate of Pay
$10 hourly
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Estimated Number of Hours Per Week
10
Employment Status
Part Time Temporary
Student Appointment Type
Jobship
General Description
Writing Center Consultants conduct tutorials with clients who visit the Harbert Writing Center in person or online.
The Harbert Writing Center accepts applications for tutors on a continuous basis to fill morning, afternoon, evening, and online needs for the school year. However, this posting does not imply that there is an immediate opening. Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and the instructional needs of the institution.
The Harbert Writing Center accepts applications for tutors on a continuous basis to fill morning, afternoon, evening, and online needs for the school year. However, this posting does not imply that there is an immediate opening. Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and the instructional needs of the institution.
Essential Job Duties
1. Assess client’s writing needs.
2. Assist with the day-to-day operations of the center.
3. Provide individual tutorials to center patrons.
2. Assist with the day-to-day operations of the center.
3. Provide individual tutorials to center patrons.
Education and Experience
1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Successful completion of English 101 and 102 (or the equivalent) and English 231 or 232 with a grade of A.
3. Enrollment in or completion of one of the following classes with a grade of A: ENG 454, 455, 456, or 457.
2. Successful completion of English 101 and 102 (or the equivalent) and English 231 or 232 with a grade of A.
3. Enrollment in or completion of one of the following classes with a grade of A: ENG 454, 455, 456, or 457.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
1. Newly hired Writing Consultants must complete 10 hours of tutor training provided by the HWC. This training is split between an initial orientation and training workshop and monthly required meetings.
2. Must understand and be able to clearly teach others how to work through all parts of the writing process.
3. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to teach.
4. Exhibit professional qualities of sound judgement, dependability, and confidentiality.
2. Must understand and be able to clearly teach others how to work through all parts of the writing process.
3. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to teach.
4. Exhibit professional qualities of sound judgement, dependability, and confidentiality.
Preferred Major
Licenses, Certification or Registrations
None
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Open Date
05/09/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Additional Statement
The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.
EEO Statement
UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution
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