Occasional Worker - Athletics Writing Center Consultant

Pay Range: Targeted salary $12.00-$15.00/hr, based on experience
Benefits Eligible: No
Work Schedule: Writing Consultants must be available to work at least 10 hours per week, attend and actively participate in paid, mandatory training, and contribute to building and sustaining rich writing resources for our writing community. This position offers opportunities for professional development and ongoing support from our Support Services Coordinator. Writing consultants work an average of 10 hours per week and may work up to 20 hours per week.
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction

The OU Athletic Writing Center welcomes and encourages applications from students in a variety of academic disciplines. Writing Consultants in the OU Athletic Writing Center provide writing support for student athletes in scheduled 1:1 appointments, walk in appointments, and writing workshops throughout the semester. Writing Consultants must be available to work at least 10 hours per week, attend and actively participate in paid, mandatory training, and contribute to building and sustaining rich writing resources for our writing community. This position offers opportunities for professional development and ongoing support from our Support Services Coordinator. Writing consultants work an average of 10 hours per week and may work up to 20 hours per week. Schedules are built based on student athletes’ needs and individual consultant availability.
Responsibilities

Consult with writers through regularly scheduled appointments and walk-ins
Develop, plan, prepare, and implement a strategic writing approach for all writing appointments
Attend regular meetings, trainings, and collaborations in-person or on Zoom
Complete daily reports for each assigned student
Be open to providing and receiving constructive feedback about sessions
Use effective communication skills to engage students in conversations that maximize their brainstorming potential
Encourage students to develop ideas, maintain and document sources, and revise for readability
Provide coaching using the results from TurnItIn.com
Communicate with other Writing Consultants and the Coordinator often
Assist with special projects and events as assigned
Engage in ongoing professional development and consultant education
Arrive in a timely manner
Clearly and effectively deliver instruction
Keep all student information confidential
Perform other duties as assigned
Writing Consultants must

Have successfully completed both English Composition courses with an A/B
Have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
Be proficient in MLA, APA, and Chicago formats
Be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate material while engaging with our student-athletes in a positive manner
Be willing and able to communicate and build relationships with a varied group of students and colleagues
Be willing and able to gain and maintain working knowledge of university, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
Be willing and able to adhere to standards of conduct for Athletics Academics Tutoring Staff
Required Education and Experience

Must have earned a B or higher in the specific course or have been awarded a degree in that area.
Department Preferences

Experience working as a tutor for undergraduate or graduate students.
Experience working with a variety of students.
Working knowledge of university, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes

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