WS - Writing Center Peer Consultant

WRITING CENTER PEER CONSULTANT

Division: CAS Department:
Writing Center

Experience:

Entry-level

Job Code: FWSWRTCTRPC Supervisor/

Reports To:

Beth Topping

Start Date:

8/24/2026

Provide peer support in writing and composing for academic, campus work, and application needs. Ideal for students with strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Provide writing and composing support for academic, campus work, and application purposes – C, TW, P, CSD, CT
• Conduct campus and classroom presentations to raise awareness of the Center – L, P, C
• Conduct workshops on professional, graduate, and internship applications; research documentation; digital tools; and others as assigned – L, TW, P, C
• Maintain accurate records of each consultation through WCOnline – P, T
• Assist in developing student and faculty resources; training materials; online content; and others as needed – TW, P, CSD, CT
• Attend meetings as required – P
• Develop and pitch ideas to prepare Writing Center for August 2025 launch – CSD, CT, L

Competencies/

Skills:

Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Preferred

Skills:

Word, PowerPoint, WCOnline, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, customer service, willingness to learn new things, written and verbal communication skills.

Work Schedule:

Available between Monday–Thursday, 10 AM – 3 PM. No more than 10 hrs per week.

Work Conditions:
May encounter heat or cold, noise, or humidity.

Physical Demands:
Keyboarding, reaching, stooping, lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs.

Number of Positions: 3–5

Pay Rate: $9.75/hour

Location:

Armington Learning Center, 4th floor, Room #450

Application Notes:
Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If you meet the qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programmes, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.