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Student Worker - Undergraduate Writing Consultant

Student Worker - Undergraduate Writing Consultant

Baylor University

Waco, TX • On-site

$10.25/hr

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Baylor University rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

334th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Description
Job Title: Student Worker - Undergraduate Writing Consultant
Job Classification: Business Operations, Student
Department: University Writing Center
Hiring Manager: Ben Cantrell
Contact: ben_cantrell1@baylor.edu
Work Schedule: Minimum 7hrs/week, maximum 20hrs/week
Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing
Pay Rate: $10.25/hr
Job Description:
The Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) is looking for a diverse group of capable, high-achieving, and motivated undergraduate students from any major to work as an Undergraduate Writing Consultant. Our consultants work one-on-one with writers from every major, level, and language background on their writing. This position cultivates diverse communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills that employers and graduate programs consistently rank among the most valued competencies in any field.
Students from all majors are encouraged to apply! You do not need to be an English major or a "perfect" writer. You just need to be curious, caring, and committed to helping others grow.
Duties of an Undergraduate Writing Consultant
• Work one-on-one with students at every stage of the writing process (brainstorming, researching, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing), offering support with argument, thesis, audience, purpose, evidence, organization, grammar, and style
• Support writers from a wide range of disciplines and across genres, including research papers, essays, lab reports, proposals, resumes, and personal statements
• Write session notes following each tutoring session and thoughtfully implement feedback to support your ongoing growth
• Participate in a paid orientation and training program that includes orientation, regular staff meetings, peer observations, and one-on-one mentoring
• Collaborate with directors on tasks, special projects, outreach, and presentations as needed
• Engage actively in orientation, training sessions, staff meetings, and observations
• Work in the CWE a minimum of 7 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week, based on CWE needs
What We're Looking For
• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others
• A willingness to learn, grow, and adapt
• Openness to different perspectives and experiences
• Curiosity about writing and how people develop as writers
• Professionalism (being on time, taking initiative, completing tasks, and communicating thoughtfully and respectfully)
Submit the following to Ignite (Due April 15, 2026):
1. Current Resume
Submit the following to the CWE (Due April 17, 2026)
Email application materials in ONE PDF file to CWE@baylor.edu with subject line "UGC Consultant Application."
1. Questionnaire: https://baylor.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42T6G91hl5YFDXo
2. Writing Sample: An academic writing sample of 4-8 pages (an excerpt from a longer work is fine), written for a Baylor course. Please send this to CWE@baylor.edu along with the
3. Context statement: A 2-3 paragraph context statement that addresses the following:
a. What was the assignment prompt or context for this piece?
b. What was your composing and revision process?
c. How might you revise this piece further if given the chance?
d. Why did you choose this sample for this application?
The writing sample and context statement are only used to understand applicants' writing processes and thinking rather than to evaluate "perfect" writing.
4. Faculty Reference Form: A recommendation from a Baylor faculty member who can serve as a reference (email the form to a professor, and ask your professor to submit the form to us at CWE@baylor.edu). The form will be emailed to you after you submit your application through Ignite or you can download the form from our website. Email the form to a professor, and ask them to submit the form. If you do not receive the form, please email us.
Timeline
• Ignite Application and Resume: Due by April 15, 2026
• Application materials and questionnaire: Due by April 17, 2026
• Interviews: Selected candidates will be contacted in April for interviews.
• Final Decisions: May 2026
Questions? Contact us at CWE@baylor.edu or stop by the CWE on the second floor of Moody Library.
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Moody Library, University Writing Center
Work Address:1312 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76798

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