Professional Writing Consultant

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Professional Writing Consultant - Boca Raton, FL.

Undergraduate Studies is seeking a dedicated Professional Writing Consultant to join the University Center for Excellence in Writing.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to strengthen their professional writing, mentoring, and communication skills while gaining meaningful experience in higher education and related fields.

As a Professional Writing Consultant, you will support undergraduate students through individualized writing consultations at the writing center. In addition to one-on-one assistance, you will play an important role in our new initiative designed to help incoming students succeed by facilitating small-group writing workshops within first-year writing courses. This position is ideal for those who value collaboration, enjoy helping others grow as writers, and are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

* Provide individualized, one-on-one writing consultations for undergraduate students.

* Facilitate writing workshops that support first-year writing courses throughout the semester.

* Assess student needs and deliver clear, targeted feedback on writing projects.

* Help students identify recurring patterns in their writing and develop strategies for improvement.

* Listen actively to student concerns and tailor support accordingly.

* Manage session time effectively to establish and meet session goals.

* Accurately and consistently document session outcomes using client report forms.

* Attend biweekly staff meetings at the writing center.

* Communicate unique challenges or concerns to the Assistant Director as needed.

* Assist with outreach efforts to promote writing center services and increase student engagement.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Rhetoric and Composition, English Literature, Creative Writing, Education, or a related discipline, and one year of teaching experience required.

Must demonstrate professional spoken and written communication skills when engaging with students and faculty.

Applicants are required to submit a writing sample, which may be academic, creative, or professional in nature. Submissions should be uploaded as a PDF (preferred method) or provided as a link to online material. If a link is used, it must also be included on the applicant's resume.

Salary:

$25.00 per hour.

Other Personnel Services (OPS)

College or Department:

UGS - CTL Front Desk

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

Final date to receive applications:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

Writing Sample
* * Applicants are required to submit a writing sample, which may be academic, creative, or professional in nature. Submissions should be uploaded as a PDF (preferred method) or provided as a link to online material. If a link is used, it must also be included on the applicant's resume.

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS

REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS

REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at  or send an email  contact Human Resources, please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.