Graduate Writing Consultant

Position OverviewUnit Overview:
KU's Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support offers a portfolio of collaborative, innovative academic support programs and services to students, faculty, and staff. The Wingspan provides individual and group support through its Peer Academic Coaching program, Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, Learning and Tutoring Services, and Writing Center Services. The Wingspan is a part of the University Academic Support Centers (UASC), a comprehensive student support program consisting of two unique centers designed to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of students at the University of Kansas. UASC supports the University's commitment to the academic success and holistic development of students. UASC programs encourage student participation both in and out of the classroom, support academic and personal development, and link students to other campus and community resources for academic and personal support and development. University Academic Support Centers is a department within Academic Affairs.
Position Overview:
Graduate writing consultants are peer educators who meet one-on-one with students to discuss writing projects in a variety of disciplines and genres. Graduate consultants collaborate with writers at any point in the writing process; teach strategies for researching, drafting, organizing, revising, and editing; and direct writers to resources. They also support other Writing Center Services programming, like workshops and writing groups. Consultants are required to work in-person on the Lawrence campus.
Please note if you have another on campus job. Per State of Kansas Law, student employees may not hold an exempt and a non-exempt employment position at the same time at the university. This position you are applying for is a non-exempt position. You are highly encouraged to contact KU's Human Resources Team at if you are unsure if your other on campus job is considered exempt or non-exempt.
Job Description

• 40%: Foster student learning by asking questions, collaborating with writers during consultations, and teaching important writing strategies and concepts
• 20%: Facilitate community-based services like Graduate Writing Groups, Fridays on Fourth, and more
• 20%: Lead writing workshops and assist with marketing events
• 10%: Participate in pre-service training and ongoing education, trainings, and professional development
• 10%: Participate in committees and special projects, bringing your ideas, interests, and skills to expand the collective knowledge and abilities of the Writing Center

Required Qualifications

1. Graduate student of good academic standing at KU, enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
2. Excellent written communication skills as evidenced in application materials
3. As demonstrated in application materials, a commitment to the improvement of one's own writing and professional development as a writing consultant
4. Meets KBOR-mandated English proficiency requirements, if applicable
5. Completion of undergraduate coursework with Writing in the Discipline, English Rhetoric/Composition
6. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Completion of graduate coursework in your field as evidenced by writing sample
2. Previous experience in education such as prior work as a Writing Consultant/tutor, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, or other related experience
3. Federal Work-Study eligible applicants who have accepted an award for academic year
4. An investment in helping fellow writers reach their academic goals with strong listening skills, sensitivity, generosity, and flexibility
5. Experience working productively with various student populations

Employment ConditionsPer the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).Additional Candidate Instructions

• Cover letter that addresses your qualifications
• Resume
• Writing sample (possibilities include research paper, reflection, rhetorical analysis, personal essay, or other appropriate piece)
  • If candidate wishes to work in Language of Choice/with speakers of Language of Choice, please submit a writing sample in Language of Choice as well as one in English.
• Your work availability for the semester

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with ones submitted by April 14th given first consideration. Contact Information to ApplicantsSamantha Demmerle

Advertised Salary Range$13 per hourAnticipated Start DateMonday August 11, 2025 Apply to Job