Peer Consultant - Miller Writing Center Fall 2025 - Military Veterans

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu03958P

Home Org Name

Office of University Writing

Division Name

Provost and VP Academic Affair

Position Title

Peer Consultant - Miller Writing Center Fall 2025

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

The Miller Writing Center (MWC) invites applications for peer consultants, the primary providers of support to student writing at Auburn University. Peer consultants assist clients with writing projects through one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions. Students offered the job will need to complete the hiring process with Human Resources by May 2, 2025, which will likely entail a face-to-face employment eligibility verification appointment where you must present original identity and employment authorization documents. Successful candidates will begin asynchronous online training on May 2025, and start to work at the writing center on August 2025, with the possibility of renewal in subsequent years.

The MWC seeks to employ a diverse team of students with different language backgrounds, life experiences, areas of expertise, knowledge, perspectives, and strengths. Candidates from any academic discipline are encouraged to apply as long as their interests and/or career goals align with the work of the Miller Writing Center and University Writing.

• Employment eligibility verification: Students offered the job will need to complete the
  hiring process with Human Resources by May 2, 2025, which will likely entail a face-to-face employment eligibility verification appointment where you must present originalidentity and employment authorization documents.
• Training requirement: New peer consultants are required to complete a practicum via Canvas requiring several hours per week over summer semester (May 19 to August 1, 2025). The lessons will be delivered asynchronously, so they can be fit into other summer work. All training is paid.
• Time commitment: Students are expected to work between 10-20 hours/week (0.25-0.5 FTE) in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The MWC guarantees 10 hours of paid worktime per week during the semester (9 hours of shifts plus 1 hour of professional development); additional work hours may be available depending on staffing.
• Compensation: Undergraduate peer consultants will receive an hourly wage of $15.00/hour with $0.25/hour increases in subsequent years. Graduate peer consultants will earn $17.00/hour. This position is not eligible for tuition remission or any other benefits.

Essential Functions

• Work with students across disciplines on a range of writing and multimedia projects, providing guidance on the composing process, genre, audience, structure, design, citation, grammar, and other rhetorical elements
• Help clients achieve their academic and professional communication goals with a focus on their long-term learning
• Communicate clearly, quickly, and responsibly with clients, full-time staff members, front desk representatives, and other consultants
• Promote the writing center through class presentations, information tables, and other events
• Navigate the online data management platform (Advise Assist)
• Complete client report forms following sessions
• Maintain the confidentiality of client records
• Work regular weekly shifts as assigned
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled student (undergraduate or graduate) at Auburn University during the 2025-2026 academic year

Expectations:

• Dedication to serving clients with attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Adeptness in interpersonal communication and active listening
• Ability to think critically about academic writing
• Availability for several hours of paid asynchronous training per week over summer term
• Availability for 10-20 hours/week of work at the Miller Writing Center in fall and spring semesters
• Good academic standing for all semesters employed

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate or have the ability to learn the following skills:

• Writing and discussing writing projects
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Interpersonal, communication, and active listening
• Intercultural sensitivity and teamwork
• Time management and organization
• Software and technology

Pay Rate

$15.00 - $17.00/hour

Work Hours

10-20

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

12/02/2024

Closing Date

03/02/2025

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The selection process includes an application and interview. Applications will be reviewed by the hiring committee, which includes administrators and student workers. The hiring committee will review applications using an anonymous review system to help ensure equitable practices. Personal and academic information (name, email, GPA, etc.) will be removed from the application and will only be released to the hiring committee as needed. To begin the application process, complete the online application via AU Human Resources by Sunday, March 2nd.

Candidates will submit the following information:

• Personal and academic information (name, email, major/program, classification, GPA, etc.)
• Previous employment information (title, start/end dates, responsibilities, etc.)
• Responses to eight open-ended questions (see below for details)

Candidates are asked to submit responses to open-ended questions because the hiring committee does not review traditional application materials (resumes, CVs, cover letters, etc.). Applications missing responses will not be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The quality of your responses to these questions will determine whether you are invited for an interview. Take your time to write thorough answers-and consider visiting the Miller Writing Center to get feedback before you submit your application.


Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/50022

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please confirm that you understand that the peer consultant position is only available to Auburn University students who are NOT graduating earlier than May 2025 by writing "I understand.
(Open Ended Question)

* Do you know any languages besides English well enough to either hold a conversation in that language or to give feedback on a written project in that language? If so, please name the language(s) and describe your level of proficiency in speaking and writing.
(Open Ended Question)

* Why are you interested in this position with the Miller Writing Center? In particular, what do you hope to learn through working as a peer consultant? How does this connect to your academic or professional goals? (Respond in 100 to 200 words.)
(Open Ended Question)

* Describe one experience that is relevant to this position (work, internship, co-curricular, leadership, volunteer, coursework, etc.). How has this experience prepared you for this position at the Miller Writing Center? What skills or abilities did you gain? (Respond in 100 to 200 words.)
(Open Ended Question)

* Describe a time when you have given or received feedback. The example does not need to relate to writing. You are welcome to discuss an academic, professional, or personal setting, along with any type of feedback (positive, critical, formal, informal, etc.). What did you learn about giving or receiving feedback from this interaction? How would you apply this insight to working with clients on their writing projects? (Respond in 100 to 200 words.)
(Open Ended Question)

* For this question, think about a piece of writing that you have produced. This writing project could be academic, professional, personal, or creative in nature. Some examples include (but are not limited to) papers, research projects, lab reports, business plans, short stories, ePortfolios, etc. How would you describe the piece of writing that you identified? What was the context for this project? What did you learn about writing from this piece? What advice would you give to a client who is writing something similar? (Respond in 100 to 200 words.)
(Open Ended Question)