FWS - English - Writing Center Peer Consultant FWSWRTCTRPC - Spring 25

There is particular need to hire students with morning availability, but anyone interested can apply and will be considered.

Responsibilities: 

• 1. Provide writing and composing support for academic, campus work, and application purposes (C,TM, P, CSD, CT) 

  2. Conduct campus and classroom presentations to raise awareness of the Center. (L, P, C) 

  3. Conduct workshops for specific purposes, i.e., professional, graduate, and internship applications; research documentation; digital tools; and others as assigned by Center leadership. (L, TW, P, C) 

  4. Maintain accurate records of each consultation through WCOnline. (P, T) 

  5. Assist in developing student and faculty resources; training materials; online content; and others as needed. (TW, P, CSD, CT) 

  6. Attend meetings as required. (P) 

1. • Develop and pitch ideas to ready Writing Center for an August 2024 launch (CSD, CT, L)
2. • Communication (C )
   • Teamwork (TW)
   • Professionalism (P)
   • Career & Self Development (CSD)
   • Critical Thinking (CT)
   • Equity & Inclusion (EI)
   • Leadership (L)
   • Technology (T)

Relationships:  Student employee works with faculty, students and staff.

Computer Skills:  Employee work with MS Word, Power-point, WCOnline.

Other skills:  Employee must have attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, Customer service, willingness to learn new things and written and verbal communication skills.  

Schedule:  Available some times between Monday - Thursday 10am - 3pm

Working conditions:  Employee may encounter heat or cold, noise or humidity while performing this job.  

Physical demands:  employee must be able to successfully utilize keyboarding, reaching, stooping and lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs.

Number of positions:  3-7

Hours per week:  7-10

Pay Rate:  $9.75/hr

Supervisor:  Beth Topping

Location:  Armington Learning Center, 4th floor, room # 450

To Apply:  Upload application and resume along with a cover letter, writing sample and class schedule

Note:  Center will be open 10 am to 3 pm M-F. Students will be scheduled according to Center needs and their course schedules for no more than 10 hrs per wee4

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5344