University Writing Center Consultant: Graduate Student

Job Description:

University Writing Center Consultant: Graduate Student

Hiring Department: Department of Rhetoric and Writing

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Aug 16, 2025

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

The University Writing Center is hiring part-time writing consultants for the 2025-2026 academic year. We seek applicants from every graduate discipline. Writing consultants conduct 45-minute sessions with students to help them become stronger writers. Depending on qualifications, consultants may be asked to work with undergraduate students, graduate students, or both. They will deliver presentations in classrooms across the University; create handouts and other materials to support student learning; and complete other relevant duties as assigned.

Employment is contingent upon being registered as a UT Austin graduate student for at least 9 hours per semester. Employees are required to attend orientation in August and ongoing training events throughout the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Conducting 45-minute sessions with students to help them become stronger writers
• Delivering presentations in classrooms across the University
• Creating handouts and other materials to support student learning
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills, adequate progress toward degree (confirmed by advisor or other faculty member).

Preferred Qualifications

Previous employment in a writing center, writing studio, tutoring center, TA or AI position, or equivalent. Experience working with various student populations. Experience in public speaking.

Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment

Required Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample

Note: Your cover letter should indicate why you wish to work at the UWC and why you are qualified. Please also include a paragraph that describes degrees you have earned (BA, MA, etc.), number of semesters you have been enrolled at UT as a graduate student, number of semesters you have received support from UT during your graduate career, types of support received (TA, AI, RA, fellowship, etc.).

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Salary Range

$30.50 - $34.00 an hour