What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Student Assistant - English Department - Writing Center (Spring 2025) position at Jacksonville State University?
University Student Assistant - English Department - Writing Center (Spring 2025)
Job no : 496924
Work type : University Student Assistant
Location : Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories : Student Employment
Department : English
Salary :
12.00 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)
Position Summary :
Writing consultants have the opportunity to hold interactive writing appointments with student writers from all disciplines on various writing projects such as essays, speeches, proposals, multimodal projects, etc. Consultants must understand the structure of topic sentences, thesis statements, paragraphs, and essays along with essay knowledge. Writing consultants should have a good understanding of grammar and mechanics as well. Knowledge in various rhetorical modes and types (e.g. literary reviews, analyses, blogs, websites, presentations, etc....) is beneficial. Consultants will develop key skills such as communication, cooperation, and leadership. Consultants will also have the opportunity to specialize in types of writing and citation styles. Students will complete and submit bi-weekly timesheets.
Positions may be filled based on individual applicants' skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.
Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Consultants will develop key skills such as communication, cooperation, and leadership.
- Consultants will also have the opportunity to specialize in types of writing and citation styles.
- Reliability and professionalism when scheduling appointments with students.
- Work effectively with a diverse body of faculty, staff, and students.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Consultants must understand the structure of topic sentences, thesis statements, paragraphs, and essays along with essay knowledge.
- Writing consultants should have a good understanding of grammar and mechanics as well.
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Notice Regarding International Students :
Required Documents :
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Equal Employment Opportunity : JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised : Sep 11 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close : Mar 05 2025 Central Standard Time
Salary : $12
