Writing Center Consultant

Position Justification

Position Information

Position Title Writing Center Consultant Unit Name Writing Center Salary Grade Student (Institutional) Number of Months Student Worker Full-time or Part-time Part-Time Hours per week 6 Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties

The essential duties of Consultants will be assist students with writing-related issues. This may be in person as well as online.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should be at least a sophomore in standing. Applicants should have passed both Comp I and II with at least a B in each course, but preference will be for an A in each course. Applicants are expected to have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference will also be given to applicants who are familiar with both MLA and APA documentation.

Job Description Summary

Writing Center Consultants will primarily work six hours a week (two three-hour shifts) in the Writing Center located in Painter Hall. During that time, consultants will assist walk-in students who might need help with essays and other papers. Consultants might help with grammar, development, documentation, and other writing-related issues. When not addressing students in person, consultants will also be expected to respond to any online submissions regarding the same writing-related problems.

Hours of Availability

The Writing Center is typically open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Monday through Thursday and 10 AM to Noon on Friday.

Background Check Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

Open Date 05/11/2026 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Student workers are required to be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the semester in which they work. Registration in less than 6 hours at MUW makes you ineligible to be a student worker. Are you currently enrolled or will you be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at MUW in the semester for which you are applying for student employment?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study? (If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (662)329-7114.)

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide your 9-digit MUW Student ID number:

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application