Job Information
University of Kansas Writing Consultant in Lawrence, Kansas
27626BR
Job Title:
Writing Consultant
Department:
Achievement & Assessment Inst
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
70% - Provide writing support to students; assisting them with the process of developing drafts, revising papers, & creating PowerPoint/Poster presentations.
15% - Maintain accurate participant records by completing Writing Consultation Logs for each participant and submitting them to the Program Director.
10% - Develop a thorough understanding of the program’s overall goals and assist the students with tasks that will help prepare them for graduate study, including support with the GRE analytical writing component.
5% - Other duties assigned by program director, including encouraging and supporting McNair Scholar Program’s mission of preparing underrepresented students for graduate study.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
27626BR
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule:
Monday 1:00-4:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm, and office hours (held at the discretion of the writing consultant)
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding
Contact Information to Applicants:
Mulubrhan Lemma, leyesus1@ku.edu , 785-864-9627
Required Qualifications:
Have earned a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Current graduate student at the University of Kansas.
Strong knowledge of multiple writing styles and citation methods for various fields (APA, MLA, Chicago and etc.) as outlined by application materials.
Ability to maintain organized, detail-oriented records and documentation as evidenced by application materials and verifiable with previous employer(s) (i.e. attendance, log of writing consulting sessions, and appointment logs, etc.).
High academic aptitude (demonstrated by transcript).
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
$14.00/hour
FTE:
.5
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience reviewing or editing (i.e. through course instruction, teaching assistance).
Previous work with undergraduate students in teaching or advising capacity.
Technical research report writing in STEM fields.
Previous experience with TRIO students or similar population.
Position Overview:
The University of Kansas McNair Scholars Program (https://mcnair.ku.edu/) is seeking two Temporary Writing Consultants. The successful candidates are individuals committed, in theory and practice, to the principles of equitable educational opportunities. They will serve as writing consultants and will work with undergraduate students participating in a summer research internship by providing writing support to students. They will also assist students with the process of developing drafts, revising papers, creating presentations, and other duties assigned by the program director. The writing consultant reports to the Director of the McNair Scholars Program.
The McNair Scholars Program (a part of the Achievement & Assessment Institute’s (https://aai.ku.edu/) (AAI) Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (https://ceop.ku.edu/) ) is located in Lawrence, Kansas. This is a temporary, part-time position from June 3-July 31, 2024.
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Application Review Begins:
23-Apr-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
03-Jun-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application consists of:
Cover Letter
Resume
3 Professional References
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications begins April 23 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. For first consideration, please apply by April 23.
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site