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Apply to be a Peer Writing Consultant

The Writing Center hires peer consultants to provide writing assistance to their fellow students. We are looking for dependable and intellectually curious individuals with strong writing and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities include meeting one-on-one with students to discuss their writing needs, conducting writing-related workshops, and developing online and print writing resources. Additionally, peer consultants are required to attend monthly staff meetings and complete our tutor training program.

Please complete the following application to be considered for the position.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name*

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Home Phone

Work Phone

Mobile Phone

E-Mail Address*

ACADEMICS

In which school are you pursuing your degree?

In which department, if applicable?

In which degree program?

In which year of study are you currently?

WORK

Are you eligible for Federal Work Study?

How many hours per week do you wish to work?

If offered the Peer Writing Consultant position, will you have other work responsibilities? If so, please describe and indicate hours.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Please summarize any other obligations that you may have during the academic year. Consider other leadership roles at UM, planned conference trips, vacations, family obligations, etc.

START DATE AND AVAILABILITY

Please indicate a preferred start date.

SPECIAL TALENTS

Please describe any special skills or expertise that you may have: musical, performance, languages, artistic, hobbies, athletics, etc.

WRITING SKILLS

Briefly describe your writing skill level including any special training and/or certifications. If you have no experience with writing would you be willing to receive training on the job?

Please upload a writing sample from one of your courses*

BACKGROUND

What preparation or background do you have that prepares you to provide writing programming that would appeal to the diversity of students at the UM?

PROGRAM PLANNING

What is an example of an event or activity that you would like to plan for if you were a Peer Writing Consultant for the Writing Center? Describe what you would do to prepare for it. Use the space provided.

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Apply to be a Peer Writing Consultant

Please complete the following application to be considered for the position.