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TITLEWriting Peer Consultant

DEPARTMENT Writing Center

REPORTS TO Kristi Girdharry, kgirdharry@babson.edu

PAY RATE $20/hour

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Babson College Writing Center is a dynamic academic support center and peer learning community. As a Peer Consultant in Writing, you will work one-on-one with fellow Babson students to help them grow as writers-from brainstorming and drafting all the way through revision and editing. This is a meaningful, skill-building role that strengthens your own writing, communication, and leadership capabilities while directly supporting your peers.

The Writing Center serves students across all disciplines, supporting work ranging from course papers and case analyses to cover letters, business plans, and graduate school applications. Our consultants are carefully selected undergraduate writers who are trained to meet each student where they are and help them make informed, effective choices in their work.

A unique opportunity for current Babson undergraduates, in order to apply for this role, you must have taken WRT4602: Practicum in Peer Consulting and Writing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct 30-minute one-on-one writing consultations with Babson students at all levels and across all disciplines
• Support writers through all stages of the writing process: planning, drafting, revising, and editing
• Help students with a wide range of writing tasks, including course papers, business plans, case analyses, essays, resumes, cover letters, and more
• Use a collaborative, non-directive approach: ask guiding questions and offer constructive feedback rather than editing for the student
• Manage appointment scheduling and student accounts through WConline, our online scheduling platform
• Complete brief Client Report Forms after each session to document work and support continuity of care
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings and ongoing trainings that deepen knowledge of writing pedagogy and Writing Center theory
• Observe all Writing Center policies, including the shift cancellation policy, appointment etiquette, and confidentiality guidelines
• May optionally assist with classroom visits, including WRT courses and other classes to introduce students to Writing Center services, and/or contribute to Writing Center outreach and programming, which may include social media content, workshops, and campus events
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

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WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Current Babson College undergraduate student who has successfully completed WRT4602: Practicum in Peer Consulting & Writing
• Strong written communication skills and enthusiasm for helping others improve their writing
• Demonstrated ability to engage empathetically and non-judgmentally with peers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
• Ability to manage time effectively, balance consulting hours with academic responsibilities, and arrive prepared and on time for all shifts
• Comfort working with students on a wide range of writing assignments
• Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.
• Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• This is an on-campus, in-person position. Consultants work in the Writing Center, located in Horn Computer Center, Room 160. Depending on scheduling needs, some sessions may take place in adjacent spaces within the Horn building.
• The Writing Center is open Sunday through Thursday throughout the academic semester, following the Babson undergraduate academic calendar. Consultants choose their own hours based on availability, typically working between 2 and 6 hours per week. Schedules are set at the beginning of each semester.
• Virtual or hybrid consulting may be offered at the Director's discretion. Staff meetings are typically held at the beginning, middle, and end of each semester in the Writing Center or an adjacent classroom.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

Experience with social media content creation or campus outreach