Student Employment - Writing Consultants

Student Employment – Writing Consultants
The Department of University Writing Program – University Writing Center – is currently seeking several Writing Consultants. We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds. All we require is a willingness to learn and that you have successfully completed ENGL 1100 and ENGL 2201.

Opportunities for Writers

Work with and learn from writers across disciplines.

Strengthen your own writing and research skills.

Develop transferable skills for any career path.

Writing consultants work 10–20 hours per week with ECU students, faculty, and staff to support writers with any type of writing at any point in the writing process through consultation and material development.

In addition to working with writers, consultants answer emails, schedule appointments, and work on professional development projects. Projects include efforts to better their understanding of writing and the writing process and tasks that expand and support the work of the UWC.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Give feedback to students, teachers, and staff on any type of writing at any point in the process via one‑on‑one writing consultations.

Promote the UWC.

Respond to UWC email.

Complete weekly professional development.

Attend weekly staff meetings.

Attend a pre‑semester orientation.

Perform other duties and professional development as assigned.

Consulting Philosophy
We employ a facilitative approach in which the writer always retains control over both the form and content of the paper. Consultants specialize in guiding writers to work on higher‑order concerns such as assignment goals, clear focus, thesis development, organization, audience awareness, and content development. Consultants also possess skills and resources to teach writers how to address lower‑order writing concerns including sentence structure, style, word choice, and punctuation. Consultants may work with writers either in person or online through chats or paper uploads.

Professional Development
During downtime consultants will work on professional development and projects that encourage reflection and further learning about writing center work. Writing center work and projects take precedence over consultant’s coursework and personal work while a consultant is working.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of English 1100 and English 2201 or their equivalents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

Ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad range of people to maintain good working relationships within the writing center and across campus.

Ability to take initiative and self‑direct learning, while also collaborating with peers and ECU writers.

Application Materials

Academic writing sample.

Resume or CV.

Essay Prompt
In no more than 750 words, please explain why you want to become a writing consultant and describe the skills, talents, experiences, and abilities you possess that you believe would make you a good consultant in the UWC.

Contact
For questions, contact the UWC Director Dr. Nikki Caswell at caswelln@ecu.edu.

Relocation Requirement
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. Most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina or within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed‑upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737‑1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA‑Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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