What are the responsibilities and job description for the Writing Consultant (Fall Semester) position at Missouri State University?
Posting Details
Position Title
Writing Consultant (Fall Semester)
Student Status
Work Study Optional –You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Learning Commons
Hiring Range
$13.75/hr.
Department/Employer Operating Hours
10am-8pm, M-R; 10am-3pm F
How many hours per week are required?
10-20
Description of Primary Duties
The Writing Center hires energetic, enthusiastic consultants to assist students, staff, and faculty with writing from all disciplines. Hiring begins after midterms each semester.
Consultants work with students—not for them—through active, collaborative conversations. This includes asking questions about the assignment and goals before reviewing drafts and encouraging students to engage with and annotate their work.
For these reasons, consultants should be outgoing and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Required Qualifications
We’re looking for consultants who are:
- Outgoing with strong communication skills
- At least a junior in good academic standing (seniors and grad students preferred)
- Proficient writers (GPA of 3.35 preferred, but not required)
- Able to commit to at least one semester
- Planning to work 10–20 hours per week
- Friendly, patient, responsible, and professional
- Comfortable speaking with individuals and small groups
Required Certifications
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply:
- Submit a completed application (request from Michael Frizell, Director of Student Learning Services)
- Submit two writing samples
- Schedule an interview
Required Training:
- Attend New Employee Orientation on August 14 & 15, 2025
- Enroll in IDS 310 Leadership Seminar (class and textbook are paid for). Details coming soon.
Deadline:
Hiring for Fall 2025 begins March 24, 2025 and closes on April 15, 2025.
Contact Information
Contact:
Michael Frizell, MFA
Director, Writing Center
Missouri State University
Michael Frizell, MFA
Director, Writing Center
Missouri State University
Disclaimer
Disclaimer for off campus positions only.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Posting Detail
Open Date
03/25/2025
Close Date
04/15/2025
Posting Number
20250038STU
Salary : $14
