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An Online Writing Center is a virtual platform that provides students, professionals, and writers with support to improve their writing skills. These centers offer services such as feedback on drafts, writing resources, and live or asynchronous consultations with trained tutors. They are accessible remotely, making writing assistance convenient and flexible for users. Online Writing Centers cater to a range of writing needs, from academic essays to professional documents, and often provide resources for grammar, citation, and organization.

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Student - Writing Center Desk Assistant & Social Media Coordinator

Hammond, IN • On-site

Purdue University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Purdue University rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Student - Writing Center Desk Assistant & Social Media Coordinator
City: Hammond
Job Description:
Job Summary
At the PNW Writing Centers, our trained peer writing consultants meet one-on-one with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to provide encouragement, analysis, and resources for their writing projects. With a designated space and student presence, it is necessary to ensure all students seeking help receive assistance in the PNW Writing Center. Further, it is necessary the center provide accurate information in-person and online, drawing emphasis to the campus presence the Writing Center maintains and further develops. Therefore, this position requires a student worker to be present, not to tutor, to facilitate the aforementioned responsibilities.
Duties
  • Welcomes and assists all students who enter the center
  • Assists students by making an account, appointments, etc.
  • Maintains the Writing Center space (i.e. wipe down tables, fill printer, change fliers on cork board, switch decorations, etc.)
  • Be on-time and prepared
  • Recommends resources to assist students if the Writing Center cannot provide them with the help they need (Tutoring Center, Career Center, Counseling Center, Dean of Students, etc.)
  • Alongside other personnel, manage email inquiries, Sharepoint drive and Brightspace
  • Complete individual and group projects that benefit the center (as determined in consultation with the Writing Center Director or Coordinator)
  • Create and manage posts for the Writing Center social media accounts
  • Other duties as assigned

Hours will be determined based on the student's preference, the center's needs, and class schedule.
Education
  • Current PNW Federal Work-Study Student

Experience
To be a PNW Writing Center Desk Assistant, a student must:
  • Be a current student at PNW, graduate or undergraduate, in any discipline
  • Have strong interpersonal skills (i.e. the ability to work well with students, faculty, and other tutors)
  • Feel comfortable communicating in-person, on the phone, and via email
  • Work well both independently and on a team
  • Customer service experience preferred, but not required
  • Administrative experience preferred, but not required

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Non-Exempt

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