Writing and Reading Center Consultant

Writing & Reading Center Consultant Salary: $17.04 Hourly Location: Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI Job Type: Hourly Part-Time Division: Library & Learning Services Description Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction. WRC Consultants are responsible for working one-on-one with Mid Michigan College students to provide reading and writing assistance in Writing and Reading Center. Examples of Duties 1. Establish rapport with students to help create an environment that encourages and supports student learning and development. 2. Assist students in developing reading comprehension and monitoring strategies to facilitate their understanding of course materials. 3. Consult with students across academic disciplines and at all stages of the writing process, helping them develop strategies for planning, drafting, revising, and editing their work. 4. Guide students in integrating sources and applying appropriate citation and documentation conventions, including MLA, APA, and other styles as required by their assignments. 5. Maintain accurate and detailed records of individual student consultations. 6. Respond to inquiries about WRC services by email or telephone. 7. Provide students with comprehensive written feedback on online submissions. 8. Conduct one-on-one virtual consultations with students. 9. Participate in Writing and Reading Center outreach activities, including new student orientations, classroom visits, workshops and presentations. 10. Attend required staff meetings. 11. Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act),a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College's Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations. 12. Perform other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications Education, Certification, Licensure: - BA/BS degree in English, or related field required. - Master's degree in English, or related field preferred. Experience: - Prior experience working in a Writing Center preferred. - Experience teaching developmental or college-level English and/or ESL classes preferred. - Previous experience in a community college preferred Supplemental Information - Knowledge and understanding of current Writing Center pedagogy. - Proficiency with word-processing software, learning management systems, virtual communication platforms, and electronic recordkeeping systems. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. - Ability to provide constructive actionable feedback that supports student learning and independent skill development.