Peer Consultant – Miller Writing Center Fall 2024

• Employment eligibility verification: Students offered the job will need to complete the
  hiring process with Human Resources by May 1, 2024, which will likely entail a face-to-face employment eligibility verification appointment where you must present originalidentity and employment authorization documents .
• Training requirement: New peer consultants are required to complete a practicum via Canvas requiring several hours per week over summer semester (May 21 to August 4, 2024). The lessons will be delivered asynchronously, so they can be fit into other summer work. All training is paid.
• Time commitment: Students are expected to work between 10-20 hours/week (0.25-0.5 FTE) in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. The MWC guarantees 10 hours of paid worktime per week during the semester (9 hours of shifts plus 1 hour of professional development); additional work hours may be available depending on staffing.
• Compensation: Undergraduate peer consultants will receive an hourly wage of $15.00/hour with $0.25/hour increases in subsequent years. Graduate peer consultants will earn $17.00/hour. This position is not eligible for tuition remission or any other benefits.

• Work with students across disciplines on a range of writing and multimedia projects, providing guidance on the composing process, genre, audience, structure, design, citation, grammar, and other rhetorical elements
• Help clients achieve their academic and professional communication goals with a focus on their long-term learning
• Communicate clearly, quickly, and responsibly with clients, full-time staff members, front desk representatives, and other consultants
• Promote the writing center through class presentations, information tables, and other events
• Navigate the online data management platform (Advise Assist)
• Complete client report forms following sessions
• Maintain the confidentiality of client records
• Work regular weekly shifts as assigned
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities as assigned

• Dedication to serving clients with attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Adeptness in interpersonal communication and active listening
• Ability to think critically about academic writing
• Availability for several hours of paid asynchronous training per week over summer term
• Availability for 10-20 hours/week of work at the Miller Writing Center in fall and spring semesters
• Good academic standing for all semesters employed

• Writing and discussing writing projects
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Interpersonal, communication, and active listening
• Intercultural sensitivity and teamwork
• Time management and organization
• Software and technology

• Personal and academic information (name, email, major/program, classification, GPA, etc.)
• Previous employment information (title, start/end dates, responsibilities, etc.)
• Responses to eight open-ended questions (see below for details)

Candidates are asked to submit responses to open-ended questions because the hiring committee does not review traditional application materials (resumes, CVs, cover letters, etc.). Applications missing responses will not be considered.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The quality of your responses to these questions will determine whether you are invited for an interview. Take your time to write thorough answers—and consider visiting the Miller Writing Center to get feedback before you submit your application.