Writing Specialist, TRIO SSS STEM

Department

TRIO STEM Student Support Services

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Part Time

$12.00 per hour, 10 hrs a week

work is performed on-site and inperson. Based on class schedule

No export control requirement.

The writing specialist provides high‑quality academic support toundergraduate participants in the federally funded TRIO Student Support Services – STEM Program. Tutors assist students instrengthening their understanding of course content, developingeffective learning strategies, and building confidence in theiracademic abilities.

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the studentassistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other studentsor provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

• Provide tutoring in writing for all disciplines, including essays,lab reports, research papers, and personal statements.
• Assist with brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, grammar,structure, clarity, and APA/MLA formatting.
• Support discipline‑specific writing needs for STEM students.

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6credit hours at Wichita State University.

This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and preferences.

• Prior tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or peer‑education experience.
• Experience supporting first‑generation, low‑income, or students with disabilities.
• Experience with academic writing across disciplines.

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.