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Categories: Student Spring Term

Department: TTaDA

Writing Consultant

  • 495709
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Federal Work Study Student
  • Institutional Student
  • Closing on: Dec 10 2024

Salary/Position Classification

  • $16.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 7-10 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist student and faculty writers at any stage of the writing process, on topics from any discipline, through face-to-face and distance sessions
  • Provide helpful feedback and insights regarding writing in general and/or in response to an individual writer's task or draft
  • Provide an opportunity for writers to obtain a readerly perspective on their work
  • Foster a positive experience with writing and with the writing center
  • Welcome, respond to, and assist visitors to the writing center as they arrive
  • Take responsibility for routine maintenance of the center and record-keeping, including reporting to faculty as appropriate
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings and other professional development as provided
  • Speak to groups of students about the writing center as required

Learning Outcomes

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:

  • Professionalism
  • Communication
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Leadership

Minimum Requirements

  • Completion of college writing courses, including Engl 130 (or equivalent)
  • Strong GPA, generally 3.5 or higher;
  • At least sophomore, ideally upper division
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit for the employed academic semester
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume and Cover Letter
• Academic Writing Sample (not a creative writing sample; not collaboratively written)
• Two Faculty contacts for references
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Spring semester class schedule


Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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