Join our Team at the WCC!
Apply to be a Writing and Communication Center Peer Consultant
Writing and Communication Center consultants are trained peer tutors who work with students in 50-minute consultations on writing and presentation skills. They are also responsible for additional duties that assist in the daily operations of the WCC. Consultants come from across the disciplines, majoring in Chemistry, Economics, English, Government, Hispanic Studies, History, Kinesiology, Math, Psychology, and more.
In Fall 2023, the application period opens October 9. Completed applications are due November 21. The application includes a personal statement (no more than 2 pages double-spaced); an academic writing sample, a draft of the applicant’s spring schedule, and a faculty recommendation. This information should be submitted online (the links below will become active during the hiring window).
Selected applicants will be interviewed during the first week of exams. Those accepted into the trainee cohort are expected to enroll in WRIT 399, a two-credit class offered each spring on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-1. The course is an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of writing center work and includes opportunities to observe and practice consulting.
Trainees who complete the course will become paid peer consultants in Fall 2024. Consultants earn $12/hour. Most consultants work 3-6 hours per week.
Strong applicants are those who work well with peers; show initiative and motivation; have a service mindset; and demonstrate ability in written and oral communication. Freshmen and sophomore applicants are given priority, but juniors are also encouraged to apply. All consultants are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA and attend staff meetings on alternate Mondays from 12-1pm. A complete job description is linked below.
NOTE: Applications for the Spring 2024 trainee class will be available October 9, 2023 to November 21, 2023. Applications are not accepted outside of this window.
