What are the responsibilities and job description for the Writing Consultant position at Doane University?
Position Title
Writing Consultant
Department
Academic Success Center
Job Location
Crete, NE (68333)
Supervisor
Jeremy Caldwell
Jeremy.caldwell@doane.edu
402-826-6727 (Crete) or 402-467-9029 (Lincoln)
Jeremy.caldwell@doane.edu
402-826-6727 (Crete) or 402-467-9029 (Lincoln)
Purpose of Job
Academic Year 2025-26
To assist peer writers in any stage of the writing process (brainstorming, organization, proofreading, generating ideas, researching, etc.) for any purpose (academic, professional, or personal) via writing consultations, emails, or drop-ins.
To assist peer writers in any stage of the writing process (brainstorming, organization, proofreading, generating ideas, researching, etc.) for any purpose (academic, professional, or personal) via writing consultations, emails, or drop-ins.
General Description and Duties
- Lead consultations with writers (both scheduled appointments & walk-ins)
- Work with student writers to ensure adherence to a text’s instructions or purpose
- Guide student writers through sentence-level grammatical revisions as well as larger, global revisions
- Guide student writers through necessary citation methods (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
- Keep accurate data and records
- Assist students in scheduling appointments as needed
- Assist in training new consultants
- Attend regular meetings and training sessions as scheduled
- Plan & host public writing events
- Create writing resources for campus community
- Promote the Writing Center across campus
- Attend Student Leadership Training Summer (spring)
Special Skills or Knowledge Required
- Minimum 3.00 cum GPA
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to work well with peers in a polite, calm manner
- Ability to work with a diverse student body
- Confidence and enthusiasm about writing
- Open to learning, sharing, and reflecting about writing
- Problem-solving and critical thinking related to language and writing
- A resume is preferred – please attach
Total Weekly Hours Required
$13.50/hour. Minimum of 6 hours/week; maximum of 17 hours/week.
Physical Demands
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
STU108
Number of Vacancies
3-4
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Review Start Date
03/10/2025
Open Date
01/26/2025
Close Date
03/07/2025
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://doane.peopleadmin.com/postings/2058
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