What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Student Position) Writing Center Peer Consultant position at Northern Wyoming Community College District?
Position Details
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Job Title
(Student Position) Writing Center Peer Consultant
Department
Student Services
Location
Sheridan
Posting Category
Student - Sheridan
Desired Start Date
08/25/2025
Hourly Rate (if applicable)
$9.50
Hiring Range
Full Salary Range
Benefits Summary
N/A
Months Worked Annually
Typical Work Schedule
Tentatively 3-4 positions available; Based on Class Schedule
Position Information
Posting Number
20150926P
Job Posting Date
04/10/2025
Initial Review Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Writing Center consultants support academic progress of students by identifying writing challenges and reinforcing critical thinking. They identify learning challenges, provide academic insight, and develop writing skills with students by working with them one-on-one on writing assignments across courses.
Reports To
Director of Library Services
Education/Qualifications
- Good Conduct and Academic Standing with the college – cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Sheridan College Student, currently enrolled
- Recommendation from an English instructor
- Submission of writing samples prior to interview
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Personable, reliable, confident, and able to work independently
- Interpersonal skills demonstrated by effective oral and written communication
- Ability to creatively engage students in learning course content, developing study strategies, and demonstrating time management skills
- Competency with formatting styles including MLA and APA
- Experience with various writing styles: argumentative, persuasive, informative, instructional, narrative, etc.
- Apply new instructional and tutoring techniques to improve consultations
- Aptitude for generating positive learning outcomes from one-on-one interactions with peer
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Tutoring sessions take place in Kooi Library, Monday through Friday, working with your class schedule. In some cases, tutoring can be remote or on another location on Sheridan Campus with directors’ approval.
About Northern Wyoming Community College District
Experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents: Resume, Cover Letter, and Reference Letter from Past Instructor Illustrating Ability to Complete the Work
Job Duties
These are the job duties for required of the position.
Percentage of time
100%
Responsibility/Duty
- Consult on writing assignments across a variety of subjects and formatting styles and work with individual clients to identify and rectify writing issues.
- Provide verbal and written feedback on drafts to guide revisions in both face-to-face and online sessions
- Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions, client reports, and ensure sessions are entered in the tracking system
- Attend required training and complete assigned tutorials for professional development
- Support students with various learning abilities and generate referrals to appropriate campus resources
- Maintain FERPA compliance
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