Student Worker – Tutoring Center – Peer Writing Consultant

Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway) Department: School of General Studies Salary Range: $16.50 per hour Work Hours: Varies Brief Job Overview/Summary Peer Writers work with undergraduate students at Stockton to become better writers. They mainly lead one-on-one consultations in the Writing Center and on Zoom, but they may also from time to time visit classes to promote the Writing Center or lead consultations there.

They may also be asked to assist with other Writing Center activities, such as campus or community events, social media upkeep, and more. As writing ambassadors, they help promote positive, transferable perspectives on writing and writing centers and encourage their peers to become active members of a writing community of practice.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Lead undergraduate writing consultations:

• Discuss students' writing with them (both drop-in and by appointment), using methods in keeping with writing center theory and best practices.
• Offer students suggestions and strategies for reflecting on rhetorical situations, options, and moves.
• At ends of consultations, help students determine their next moves and revisions.
• Sign students in and log relevant session information in Ospreys navigate.
• Work with Writing Center Coordinator to develop semesterly schedules.
• Maintain personal schedule on Ospreys Navigate.
• Attend the start-of-semester Writing Center staff meeting each semester.
• During Writing Center shifts, mentor Peer Writers in training when applicable. Required Qualifications:
• Must have taken GEN 3952, Writing Center Practicum, and been offered employment at the end.
• Must have successfully completed at least one W1 course at Stockton before taking GEN 3952.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have successfully completed at least two W1 courses at Stockton before taking GEN 3952.
• Have completed at least one full year at a college or university. Screening Information: Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. How to Apply: To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include the required documents listed below. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments Current resume