Northern Kentucky University's is hiring: Writing Center Consultant (Student Emp

Job Description

Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics; crime prevention; security programs and activities; policies concerning the reporting of crime; and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. Upon request, you can obtain a paper copy of the university's Annual Campus Security Reports by contacting the NKU Police Department, 419 Old Johns Hill Road, Highland Heights, KY 41099 or calling 859-572-5746. This information is also available on the NKU Police Department's website at http://nku.edu/police/securityreports

Position Information: The Working Title is a consultant for the Department of Learning PLUS. The work schedule is approximately 10 hours per week, not to conflict with the consultant’s class schedule, depending on consultant availability and Writing Center needs.

Job Responsibilities: Be a consultant for NKU students on written assignments for any course. Discuss assignment instructions, rhetorical situation, purpose and thesis; develop goals for session with the student; provide reader response to student’s work. Primary Responsibilities include tutoring NKU students who request assistance in improving their writing skills on specific writing assignments and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications: Writing Center consultants must carry 6 or more semester credit hours during time of employment (3 credit hours for graduate students); have a GPA of 3.50 or higher; have 30 or more undergraduate semester credit hours earned including ENG 101 & ENG 102/291W or HNR 101 & 102 or equivalent; have excellent writing and oral communication skills; and have a faculty recommendation (not required at time of application).

Requirements: Minimum Education is Some College. Pay Rate is $10 per hour for undergrads and $12.50 per hour for grads. Candidates must be available for weekly mandatory trainings on Fridays at 3:00 pm. Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

• Responsibilities and Qualifications:
• Tutor NKU students who request assistance in improving their writing skills
• Maintain accurate records
• Attend weekly mandatory trainings
• Carry 6 or more semester credit hours during time of employment
• Have 30 or more undergraduate semester credit hours earned

Application Instructions: Considered applicants will be invited to a face-to-face interview. THE SYSTEM REQUIRES THAT YOU APPLY USING A DESKTOP COMPUTER; DO NOT APPLY USING YOUR PHONE OR TABLET. Follow up with an email to Writing Center Coordinator at writingcenter@nku.edu.