Undergraduate Writing Consultant - Student Hourly at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas

Job Description:

Position OverviewUnit Overview:


KU's Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support offers a portfolio of collaborative, innovative academic support programs and services to students, faculty, and staff. The Wingspan provides individual and group support through its Peer Academic Coaching program, Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, Learning and Tutoring Services, and Writing Center Services. The Wingspan is a part of the University Academic Support Centers (UASC), a comprehensive student support program consisting of two unique centers designed to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of students at the University of Kansas. UASC supports the University's commitment to the academic success and holistic development of students. UASC programs encourage student participation both in and out of the classroom, support academic and personal development, and link students to other campus and community resources for academic and personal support and development. University Academic Support Centers is a department within Academic Affairs.


Position Overview:


Undergraduate writing consultants are peer educators who meet one-on-one with students in person and online to discuss writing projects in a variety of disciplines and genres. Undergraduate consultants collaborate with writers at any point in the writing process, teach strategies for researching, drafting, organizing, revising, and editing, and direct writers to resources. They also support other Writing Center Services programming, like workshops, writing groups, and resource development.


Consultants should have the ability to work at least 8 hours per week, including some evening and weekend availability, and are required to work in-person on the Lawrence campus.


Please note if you have another on campus job: Per State of Kansas Law, student employees may not hold an exempt and a non-exempt employment position at the same time at the university. This position you are applying for is a non-exempt position. You are highly encouraged to contact KU's Human Resources Team at hrtransactions@ku.edu if you are unsure if your other on campus job is considered exempt or non-exempt. Job Description70%: Conduct Writing Consultations

• Facilitate and foster student learning by asking questions, collaborating with writers during consultations, and teaching important writing strategies and concepts


• Contribute to the creation of a welcoming and collaborative environment for learning

15%: Provide Additional Writing Center Services

• Lead writing workshops and assist with marketing events


• Develop writing resources like handouts, workshops, and videos


• Facilitate writing groups for undergraduate students

10%: Participate in Professional Development

• Participate in pre-service training and ongoing education, trainings, and professional development


• Participate in committees and special projects, bringing your ideas, interests, and skills to expand the collective knowledge and abilities of the Wingspan

5%: Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications

1. Excellent written communication skills as evidenced in application materials


2. A commitment to the improvement of one's own writing and professional development as a writing consultant, as demonstrated in application materials


3. Willingness to work in multiple modalities (face-to-face, online, videoconference)


4. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)

Preferred Qualifications

1. A Federal Work-Study (FWS) award for the academic year


2. Previous experience as a writing consultant or peer tutor at a high school or college


3. Experience with public speaking


4. An investment in helping writers reach their academic goals with strong listening skills, sensitivity, generosity, and flexibility

Additional Candidate InstructionsIn addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. Cover letter that addresses your qualifications


2. Resume


3. Writing sample (possibilities include research paper, reflection, rhetorical analysis, personal essay, or other appropriate piece)

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with ones submitted by April 14th given first consideration.Contact Information to ApplicantsJennifer Rupp (she/her)
Associate Director, KU Writing Center
University of Kansas
785-864-0349 | jennifer.rupp@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range$12 per hourWork ScheduleThe Wingspan is located in Anschutz Library on the KU Lawrence campus, and shifts are scheduled between 9 am-7 pm Monday-Thursday, 9 am-5 pm Friday, and 2-6 pm Sunday. The schedule is dependent on needs and consultant availability.Anticipated Start DateMonday August 11, 2025Apply to Job

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