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A Summary Writing job involves reading and condensing lengthy content into concise, clear, and accurate summaries. This role requires strong comprehension, analytical, and writing skills to capture key points while maintaining the original meaning. Professionals in this field may work with articles, reports, books, or other documents, making information more accessible and digestible. These jobs are commonly found in journalism, research, education, and content marketing.

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To thrive in Summary Writing, you need exceptional reading comprehension, attention to detail, and strong written communication skills, often supported by a background in English, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with word processing software, plagiarism checkers, and document management systems is commonly required. The ability to synthesize information quickly, meet deadlines, and collaborate with subject matter experts are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure that summaries are accurate, concise, and tailored to various audiences, supporting effective information sharing and decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Summary Writing job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,401 per year, or $31 per hour.

Writing Consultant

Los Lunas, NM • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


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Job description

Student Intermediate Level
Requisition ID
req35000
Working Title
Writing Consultant
Pay
$18.00 Hourly
Campus
Valencia
Department
Valencia Branch
Employment Type
Student Employment
Student Type
Status
Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
No
For Best Consideration Date
7/29/2026
Position Summary
Position Summary:
A Writing Center Consultant coaches writers on their writingprocesses and their works in progress and develops a variety of strategies forsupporting writers. They continue learning about best practices intutoring writing via study of Writing Center scholarship. They work withfaculty, tutoring supervisors, and their fellow tutors. Other duties includebut are not limited to maintaining a welcoming Writing Center environment andfilling out report forms for tutoring appointments.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalencies not found for this position
Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better andcompletion of at least English 1110, 1110Z or 1120 with a grade of B or higher or theequivalent (such as placement into English 1120).
Also valued, though not required, in applicants: successfulcompletion of English 1120 and/or Technical Writing, or experience with writingin any language that is not their original language, or interest or experiencein any kind of teaching, or facility with computer applications such as clouddocuments, spreadsheets, or Zoom, or other special experience or skillsthat could be useful in their tutoring of writing.
If you have difficulty with applying for this position in the UNMJobs site here, you can email the required materials to PatriciaGillikin, gillikin@unm.edu. You'll stillneed to submit them here, but we can get you help with that process. You arealso welcome, during fall, spring, and summer UNM-Valencia semesters, to makean appointment with a current Writing Consultant for assistance with yourapplication materials. Go to this page to find Bookings, where you can make anappointment: https://valencia.unm.edu/campus-resources/learning-commons/index.html
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Required Application Documents: Application letter that explains how the applicant is qualified for the position, what the applicant can offer as a Writing Consultant, and why the applicant wants to do this work. This letter should name two references (current or former teachers). Actual reference letters are not required. Resume Writing sample (for example, a paper from a college class, at least one page long) If you have difficulty with applying for this position in the UNM Jobs site here, you can email the required materials to Patricia Gillikin, gillikin@unm.edu. You'll still need to submit them here, but we can get you help with that process. You are also welcome, during fall, spring, and summer UNM-Valencia semesters, to make an appointment with a current Writing Consultant for assistance with your application materials. Go to this page to find Bookings, where you can make an appointment: https://valencia.unm.edu/campus-resources/learning-commons/index.html
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