Part-Time Composition Consultant, Writing Center

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Job description

Department

SCHOOL OF ARTS & LETTERS (SE-HMAN-IUSEA)

Department Information

Learning to write well is a process, so our conferences are one-on-one conversations where we assist with your writing concerns. Our mission is to improve writing skills one discussion at a time and, in turn, create more confident, capable writers at IU Southeast Writing Center.

Job Summary

The Composition Consultant will work enthusiastically as a team with the Director and the other employees of the Writing Center.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides face-to-face (F2F), e-tutoring, and online consulting for students, along with mentoring of peer consultants
• Greets clients, potential clients, and faculty in the Center.
• Works with individual students to help them gain competence and confidence in their written communication skills, through either F2F or online consultations.
• Determines client needs independently.
• Assists faculty when classes are in the Center.
• Manages social media presence for the Writing Center.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in English, Rhetoric, Composition, or closely related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of training and experience in a writing center environment
• Training and/or experience working with English New Language (ENL) students
• Teaching experience in composition or writing across the curriculum

Preferred

• 2 years training and experience

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of composition pedagogy and writing center theory
• Experience with and commitment to tutoring writing and mentoring writing consultants
• Ability to work with a very diverse constituency
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to multitask
• Proven orientation towards quality service

Working Conditions / Demands

The position involves sedentary work as well as the ability to remain seated for extended periods of time. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Work Location

IU Southeast Campus

New Albany, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$20.00 per hour

Work Hours

20 hours per week

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee
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