The University of New Mexico is hiring: Writing Consultant in Los Lunas
The University of New Mexico, Los Lunas, NM, United States
Student Intermediate Level
Title: Writing Consultant
Pay: $18.00 Hourly
Campus: Valencia
Department: Valencia Branch
Employment Type: Student Employment
Requisition ID: req35000
Status: Non-Exempt
For Best Consideration Date: 6/20/2026
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
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).
Preferred Qualifications
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.
If you have difficulty with applying for this position in the UNMJobs site here, you can email the required materials to Patricia Gillikin, gillikin@unm.edu. You'll still need to submit them here, but we can get you help 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
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Required Application Documents:
Application letter that explains how the applicant is qualified for the position, what the applicant can offer as a Writing Consultant, and why the applicant wants to do this work. This letter should name two references (current or former teachers). Actual reference letters are not required.
Resume
Writing sample (for example, a paper from a college class, at least one page long)
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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Title: Writing Consultant
Pay: $18.00 Hourly
Campus: Valencia
Department: Valencia Branch
Employment Type: Student Employment
Requisition ID: req35000
Status: Non-Exempt
For Best Consideration Date: 6/20/2026
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
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).
Preferred Qualifications
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.
If you have difficulty with applying for this position in the UNMJobs site here, you can email the required materials to Patricia Gillikin, gillikin@unm.edu. You'll still need to submit them here, but we can get you help 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
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Required Application Documents:
Application letter that explains how the applicant is qualified for the position, what the applicant can offer as a Writing Consultant, and why the applicant wants to do this work. This letter should name two references (current or former teachers). Actual reference letters are not required.
Resume
Writing sample (for example, a paper from a college class, at least one page long)
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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