General Academics - Writing Lab

Department

General Academics – Writing Lab

Supervisor Name & Title

Tiffany Boudreaux, Writing Lab Director

Phone Number

409-741-4356

Email Address

boudreat@tamug.edu

Job Title

Writing Consultant

Hours/Days Needed

Monday-Thursday - possible evening hours available

Salary Per Hour

$7.75

Description of Duties  & Responsibilities

Writing Lab consultants assist other students with their writing.  A consultant needs to have strong written and verbal communication skills, competency with grammar and familiarity with writing for academic audiences.  Our consulatants also guide students through other projects, such as PowerPoint presentations, speeches, web writing and lab reports.  With this in mind, a logical sense of order is needed in order to facilitate students through the phases of the writing process.  In addition, consultants guide students throughout their writing, noting when further development or research is needed, refined language use is necessary, or grammatical revision is required.  Consultants should be able to recognize grammer and logic issues in students' writing and provide suggestions for improvement in positive, meaningful ways.  This position has the opportunity for advancement and connections with faculty across the curriculum.

Job Qualifications

Students interested in this position should be good writers, readers and listeners.  Applicants need to have competent writing skills of their own in order to guide other writers.  They also need to be able to read comprehensively in order to notice issues that should be addressed in the assignment.  Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other programs is necessary.  Knowledge of writing for and updating a website is a plus.  Applicants should also be able to work as a team, be able to work under guidance of others while training and then be able to train others in the future as he/she advances.  The ability to work with a variety of personalities and learning styles with compassion and understanding is our greatest requirement.  ESL or bilingual students proficient in English are encouraged to apply.  At least one full year left at TAMUG is required, preferably more.

Work-Study Preference

Not Required

Location and Room No.

Library Room 108 (behind circulation desk)

How to Apply

Apply in person with completed Student Worker Application Form.
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