Student Employment

Working at the University Writing Center

Job Description

Consultants work individually with student writers, providing feedback on such issues as focus, organization, argument, grammar and formatting. Consultants also perform office tasks as needed. New consultants earn a starting salary of $10.00 per hour with the possibility of a raise after their first semester. Consultants enjoy flexible hours and a fun working environment. We are looking for undergraduate applicants from the humanities, social sciences, sciences and professional fields.

Training

New consultants will enroll in ENG 2990, Writing Center Theory and Practice (Credit, 3 semester hours) in the fall and will begin work at the end of the fall semester. The class involves reading, writing assignments, classroom discussion, observation, and supervised tutoring practice.

Requirements

Must have a 3.0 GPA

Must have completed or be currently enrolled in Eng 2990

Successful completion of English 1050 and 1060 or equivalent

Current UNCP student status (part-time or full-time)

To Apply

Please contact center director, Dr. Elise Dixon, if you are interested in working at the center.

elise.dixon@uncp.edu