Graduate Writing Consultant - Rhetoric; Study and Non- Study

Job Posting

Title:

Graduate Writing Consultant - Rhetoric (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Hiring Department:

On Ramps

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

15

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

Work-Study Job Information

• Jeffery Doyle
  - Supervisor

• Remote in Austin area

• New OnRamps student employee pay is $16.00 hourly. Returning OnRamps student employee pay is $17.00 hourly. Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay is $18.00 hourly.

Position effective August 16-December 31, 2026

Ten positions open to The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate students only.

OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity.

OnRamps Rhetoric is seeking a part-time graduate student employee to conduct on-line writing consultations for high school students enrolled in its RHE 306 and RHE 309J courses during the upcoming academic year. The consultant will conduct virtual writing consultations with students across the state of Texas. Other duties may include virtual classroom visits and consultations, student communication, academic integrity investigative support, and asynchronous contributions to trainings and workshops.

• Virtual Writing Consultations

• Virtual Classroom Visits

• Student Communications

• Academic Integrity Support

• Contribution to Trainings and Workshops

• Graduate student in good standing at The University of Texas at Austin

• Experience tutoring or providing writing consultations

• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Word, and Canvas LMS

• Professional conduct and attire

• Punctual, reliable, and responsible

• Self-motivated and committed to student success

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Interest and experience in Rhetoric, English, Communication, Education, or related field.

• More than one (1) year working in tutoring; or 1 year or more specifically in writing consultations or English tutoring.

• Prior experience working with high school students.

• Experience working in a University Writing Center or tutoring program.

• Fluency in more than one language. Experience with MS Outlook, Canvas LMS, Smartsheet, and Zoom Conferencing.

Salary

$16.00 - $18.00 hourly

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Remote work environment

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Please mark “yes” on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

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.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply…