Graduate Writing Consultant Position Graduate Writing Center Graduate DivisionThe Graduate Division’s Graduate Writing Center is pleased to announce that it is hiring one Graduate Writing Consultant. OPEN TO UC BERKELEY PH.D. STUDENTS IN ANY DISCIPLINE (Applicants must have passed their Ph.D. qualifying exams by the position start date.) JOB TITLE: Graduate Writing Consultant (Student Assistant 4), 50% time (20 hours/week; $31.52/hour), includes in-state tuition and fee remission. DATES: June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 Potential for renewal. HIRING UNIT: Graduate Writing Center, Graduate Division ResponsibilitiesGraduate 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 through one-on-one consultations; 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. Required and Preferred Skills and QualificationsREQUIRED Skills and Qualifications Currently enrolled UC Berkeley doctoral student; Have passed Ph.D. qualifying exams by appointment start date (June 1, 2023); 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 and Qualifications Experience teaching writing; Experience working as an editor; Experience with scientific and technical writing; Experience with Adobe Creative Suite; Experience with web design tools such as WordPress. Benefits of Graduate Writing Consultant Positions Paid position: 50% time (20 hours/week; $31.52/hour), includes in-state tuition and 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 InstructionsTo apply, please complete this Google form. You will be asked to upload a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, a current CV, and a sample of your academic writing. Please address your cover letter to Sabrina Z. Soracco, Director, Graduate Writing Center. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59 P.M. PT ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023. NB: Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for three references.
Graduate Writing Consultant Position Graduate Writing Center Graduate DivisionThe Graduate Division’s Graduate Writing Center is pleased to announce that it is hiring one Graduate Writing Consultant. OPEN TO UC BERKELEY PH.D. STUDENTS IN ANY DISCIPLINE (Applicants must have passed their Ph.D. qualifying exams by the position start date.) JOB TITLE: Graduate Writing Consultant (Student Assistant 4), 50% time (20 hours/week; $31.52/hour), includes in-state tuition and fee remission. DATES: June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 Potential for renewal. HIRING UNIT: Graduate Writing Center, Graduate Division ResponsibilitiesGraduate 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 through one-on-one consultations; 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. Required and Preferred Skills and QualificationsREQUIRED Skills and Qualifications Currently enrolled UC Berkeley doctoral student; Have passed Ph.D. qualifying exams by appointment start date (June 1, 2023); 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 and Qualifications Experience teaching writing; Experience working as an editor; Experience with scientific and technical writing; Experience with Adobe Creative Suite; Experience with web design tools such as WordPress. Benefits of Graduate Writing Consultant Positions Paid position: 50% time (20 hours/week; $31.52/hour), includes in-state tuition and 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 InstructionsTo apply, please complete this Google form. You will be asked to upload a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, a current CV, and a sample of your academic writing. Please address your cover letter to Sabrina Z. Soracco, Director, Graduate Writing Center. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59 P.M. PT ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023. NB: Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for three references.