PT Peer Writing Consultant Student Worker

Job Description

Part Time Peer Writing Consultant assists students in the Writing Center and provides assistances in all aspects of writing including writing across the disciplines.  This position provides instructional assistance to students through walk-in services as well as online and in-person appointments. Hours may vary from semester to semester.

1. Maintain accurate consultant records.
2. Work with students in the Writing Center
3. Encourage students to summarize the peer consultant appointment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver's license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving.

Education:

• Minimum of 12 Sussex County Community College credits with a GPA of 3.0 and above for student/peer consultants.

Essential Skills:

• Sensitivity and desire to help fellow students who may be struggling with understanding subject matter
• Ability to multi-task with multiple students at the tutoring table.
• Punctuality and reliability
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work autonomously and with little supervision.

Salary:  $15.13 per hour

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume to HRresume@sussex.edu.  Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.