Writing Assistant - Part-Time

Title: Writing Assistant
- Part-Time

Employee Classification: Administrative Support - HRLY

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Divison of Student Affairs

Department: HSC-Division of Student Affairs-300300

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $20.00/hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to create transformational experiences for all UNT Health students by providing tailored support and fostering holistic development. There are 8 functional units within the Division of Student Affairs:
Center for Student Life, Career Readiness Center, Center for Academic Performance, Office of Care and Civility, Testing and Evaluation Services, International Services, Office of Disability Access, and Student Assistance Resource Center.

The Center for Academic Performance (CAP) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center(HSC) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Part-Time Writing Assistant to support student success through academic writing assistance.
The Writing Assistant will work closely with the Writing Coordinator to provide constructive feedback on student writing submissions, assist with writing support initiatives, and help develop supplemental learning materials. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in writing, editing, and academic coaching, particularly in health sciences or graduate-level education.
The selected candidate will establish a flexible schedule each semester based on need and availability. For FERPA compliance, all student appointments must take place in a private location to ensure confidentiality and protect student information.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Familiarity with college-level writing instruction, student coaching, and graduate-level writing.

• Strong analytical skills to assess writing quality and provide objective, thorough feedback.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage all student populations.
• Proficiency in quickly adapting to new technology and internalizing feedback.
• Understanding of graduate-level academic writing, including structure, argumentation, and clarity.
• Ability to assess and provide constructive feedback on student writing with attention to grammar, organization, and coherence.
• Knowledge of academic formatting and citation styles such as APA and AMA.
• Awareness of effective strategies for teaching and coaching writing at the college and graduate levels.
• Ability to explain writing concepts clearly and professionally in written and verbal communication.
• Capability to balance multiple student submissions, meet deadlines, and manage workload effectively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable using online learning platforms, document-sharing…