Thank you for your interest in working at the Center for Writing!
The Center for Writing is hiring a new director. For more information and application instructions, please visit the University of Minnesota's job site and search for job ID #359090.
The Writing Across the Curriculum Program is also hiring a new director. For more information about the position, go to our job site and search for job ID#358939.
Graduate students: Unfortunately, given an especially tight budget, we are unable to hire any new graduate students for 2024–25. We hope to be able to hire again for the 2025–26 academic year. In Spring 2025, we will contact all students who have completed this form.
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Application deadline: Friday, Feb. 9, 11:59 pm
Applications must be submitted online through the Office of Human Resources website. Click on "student jobs" and enter Job ID #359393.
The Center for Writing's Student Writing Support (SWS) program invites undergraduate students to apply to be writing consultants during the 2024–25 academic year. Writing consultants consult one-to-one with undergraduate and graduate writers from across the university to support them in developing confidence and effective writing strategies.
You don’t need to identify as a strong writer to apply! The Center looks for candidates who are curious learners and attentive listeners. Strong collaboration skills and attention to detail are also important. We’re interested in hiring people who are willing to have conversations with student writers and to develop ways to give feedback to writers on their work in progress.
One of the benefits of working as a writing consultant is that SWS provides robust professional development for staff. Besides the course that all new consultants take, we offer regular opportunities for learning and growing as consultants and as writers, all in community with one another.
Candidates from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities and identities are encouraged to apply. In addition, we welcome applications from students from all majors and all language backgrounds—especially students who are going to be sophomores or juniors during the 2024–25 school year.
Please note: At this time, the University’s employment site is limited in how it collects applicant demographic information. Applicants are encouraged to provide the name and/or pronouns that they use within their attached application materials.
Position starts Fall 2024; ideal candidates will be able to work for the full academic year or for multiple years. The starting rate of pay for this position is $16.00 per hour. On average, consultants work 8–10 hours per week in a consistent weekly schedule, depending on their availability. SWS is open weekdays only; new consultants work on campus during daytime hours.
We especially welcome applications from candidates who are going to be sophomores or juniors during the 2024–25 school year and who meet one or more of the following qualifications:
We welcome candidates from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities and identities. Given our ongoing partnership with TRIO, we especially invite individuals who are TRIO students, TRIO program alumni, and/or have shared life experiences with TRIO-like populations, including growing up low-income, first-generation, or overcoming significant obstacles in pursuit of higher education. Further, given our connections with ISSS, we strongly encourage international students to apply.
Student Writing Support (SWS) offers collaborative one-to-one writing consultations to help student writers develop confidence and effective writing strategies. Writing consultants will listen to writers’ goals and concerns, read and respond to their written work, pose questions that help writers clarify and articulate their ideas, and affirm the experiences and abilities that people bring to their writing. SWS values writers’ life experiences and languages, seeking to provide a supportive space for writers to share and develop their voices.
Applications must be submitted online through the Office of Human Resources website. Click on "student jobs" and enter Job ID #359393.
The application requires four items (below).
Save all items as PDFs and name each PDF with your last name, followed by document type. For example, if your last name is Tang and you are naming your resume, it would be named "Tang resume".
Applications must be submitted online through the Office of Human Resources website. Click on "student jobs" and enter Job ID #359393. To be considered for this position, please click the “Apply for Job” button and follow the instructions.
If you have not applied for a student job through the OHR website before, you will need to create an account by clicking "Register now" on the pop-up window. Also, please know that the log in is different than your x500 (internet ID) and UMN password.
The application system has 8 steps. You do not need to enter anything in step 3 ("Education and work experience") if all those components (e.g., education history, work experience, etc) are already listed in your resume.
Transcripts and writing samples may be attached in Step 6 ("Attachments") of your application.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647)
Questions about navigating the online application system should be directed to the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at ohr@umn.edu, 612-624-8647, or 800-756-2363. Applicants may otherwise find the student jobs webpage useful.
Questions about the position itself can be directed to Dr. Jasmine Tang, Co-Director, Center for Writing, at jkt@umn.edu.