Apply to be a Graduate Writing Consultant! — 11/15/19 Published: November 14, 2019 By: Kathleen Aycock The Graduate Division’s Graduate Writing Center is pleased to announce that it is hiring three Graduate Writing Consultants, open to graduate students in all disciplines. Job Title: Graduate Writing Consultant, 50% time (20 hours/week; $27.36/hour), includes fee remission. Dates: January 6, 2020 to May 31, 2020. Potential for renewal in summer 2020 and 2020-2021 academic year. Hiring Unit: Graduate Writing Center, Graduate Division Responsibilities Graduate Writing Consultant responsibilities will include the following: Research and develop materials for workshops and presentations; Research and create written and/or multimedia content for the Graduate Writing Center website; Organize panel presentations and workshops on writing and publishing; Assist graduate students in understanding best practices in writing; Organize and facilitate graduate writing groups and boot camps; Conduct research on the impact of writing support programs on graduate students; Assist with planning, setup, and execution of Graduate Writing Center events; Additional duties as assigned. Skills/Qualifications Required Skills/Qualifications Exceptional skills in academic and professional writing and in conducting research; Outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team; Multicultural competencies and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff. Preferred Skills/Qualifications Experience teaching writing; Experience working as an editor; Experience with web design tools such as WordPress. Benefits of Graduate Writing Fellow Positions Paid position: 50% time (20 hours/week; $27.36/hour), includes fee remission. Professional and career development: Graduate Writing Consultants will develop skills that can be applied to a variety of career paths within and beyond academia. Service to campus: Graduate Writing Consultants will play an important role in assisting graduate students in completing their degrees in a timely fashion, developing confidence in their writing skills, and fostering collaboration and community among graduate students. Application Instructions To apply, please email (as separate attachments) a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position and a current CV to Sabrina Soracco, Director, Graduate Writing Center, gradwriting@berkeley.edu. Applications are due by Friday, November 22, 2019. Note: Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for three references.
The Graduate Division’s Graduate Writing Center is pleased to announce that it is hiring three Graduate Writing Consultants, open to graduate students in all disciplines. Job Title: Graduate Writing Consultant, 50% time (20 hours/week; $27.36/hour), includes fee remission. Dates: January 6, 2020 to May 31, 2020. Potential for renewal in summer 2020 and 2020-2021 academic year. Hiring Unit: Graduate Writing Center, Graduate Division Responsibilities Graduate Writing Consultant responsibilities will include the following: Research and develop materials for workshops and presentations; Research and create written and/or multimedia content for the Graduate Writing Center website; Organize panel presentations and workshops on writing and publishing; Assist graduate students in understanding best practices in writing; Organize and facilitate graduate writing groups and boot camps; Conduct research on the impact of writing support programs on graduate students; Assist with planning, setup, and execution of Graduate Writing Center events; Additional duties as assigned. Skills/Qualifications Required Skills/Qualifications Exceptional skills in academic and professional writing and in conducting research; Outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team; Multicultural competencies and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff. Preferred Skills/Qualifications Experience teaching writing; Experience working as an editor; Experience with web design tools such as WordPress. Benefits of Graduate Writing Fellow Positions Paid position: 50% time (20 hours/week; $27.36/hour), includes fee remission. Professional and career development: Graduate Writing Consultants will develop skills that can be applied to a variety of career paths within and beyond academia. Service to campus: Graduate Writing Consultants will play an important role in assisting graduate students in completing their degrees in a timely fashion, developing confidence in their writing skills, and fostering collaboration and community among graduate students. Application Instructions To apply, please email (as separate attachments) a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position and a current CV to Sabrina Soracco, Director, Graduate Writing Center, gradwriting@berkeley.edu. Applications are due by Friday, November 22, 2019. Note: Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for three references.