Writing Consultant Job at The University of New Mexico in Los Lunas

Student Intermediate Level
Position Summary
A Writing Center Consultant coaches writers on their writing processes and their works in progress and develops a variety of strategies for supporting writers. They continue learning about best practices in tutoring writing via study of Writing Center scholarship. They work with faculty, tutoring supervisors, and their fellow tutors. Other duties include but are not limited to maintaining a welcoming Writing Center environment and filling out report forms for tutoring appointments.

Minimum Qualifications
Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and completion of at least English 1110, 1110Z or 1120 with a grade of B or higher or the equivalent (such as placement into English 1120).

Also valued, though not required, in applicants: successful completion of English 1120 and/or Technical Writing, or experience with writing in any language that is not their original language, or interest or experience in any kind of teaching, or facility with computer applications such as cloud documents, spreadsheets, or Zoom, or other special experience or skills that could be useful in their tutoring of writing.

Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Application letter explaining how you are qualified, what you can offer as a Writing Consultant, and why you want this work. It should name two references (current or former teachers). Actual reference letters are not required.

Resume

Writing sample (e.g., a paper from a college class, at least one page long)

If you have difficulty with applying for this position on the UNMJobs site, you can email the required materials to Patricia Gillikin, gillikin@unm.edu. You will still need to submit them on the site, but we can help you with that process. You are also welcome, during fall, spring, and summer UNM‑Valencia semesters, to make an appointment with a current Writing Consultant for assistance with your application materials. Go to this page to find bookings, where you can make an appointment: https://valencia.unm.edu/campus-resources/learning-commons/index.html

EEO Statement
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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In Summary: A Writing Center Consultant coaches writers on their writing processes and their works in progress . They continue learning about best practices in tutoring writing via study of Writing Center scholarship . Other duties include maintaining a welcoming Writing Center environment and filling out report forms for tutoring appointments . Minimum qualifications: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better .

En Español: Estudiante Resumen de la posición del nivel intermedio Un centro de escritura El consultor entrena a los escritores en sus procesos de redacción y sus trabajos en curso y desarrolla una variedad de estrategias para apoyar a los autores. Continúan aprendiendo sobre las mejores prácticas de tutoría mediante el estudio de becas del Centro de Escritura. Trabajan con profesores, supervisores de tutorías y sus compañeros tutores. Otras tareas incluyen pero no se limitan al mantenimiento de un entorno acogedor del centro de escribir y llenar formularios de informe para citas de tutoramiento. Si está viendo este anuncio de trabajo en un sitio web externo, visite UNMJobs para presentar una solicitud. Carta de solicitud que explique cómo usted es calificado, lo que puede ofrecer como Consultor de Escritura y por qué desea este trabajo. Debe nombrar dos referencias (actual o ex profesores). No se requieren cartas de referencia reales. Resumen Muestra de escritura (por ejemplo, un artículo de una clase universitaria, al menos una página) Si tiene dificultades para solicitar este puesto en el sitio de UNMJobs, puede enviar los materiales requeridos a Patricia Gillikin, gillikin@unm.edu.