WRITING AND MEDIA CENTER Communication Consultant

About the Writing and Media Center As a unit within the Dean of Students Office (DSO) Student Success and Retention sphere, the Writing and Media Center (WMC) helps students identify and achieve their learning objectives and become stronger, more confident communicators. Communication consultants (CCs) and graduate communication consultants (GCCs) offer individualized assistance to undergraduate and graduate students across the disciplines working on any form of written, oral, visual, or electronic (WOVE) communication. Communication consultants help students at all stages of the composition process, from brainstorming and organizing ideas to revising and polishing drafts. The WMC does not offer editing or proofreading services. Instead, communication consultants help students evaluate and improve the effectiveness of their own work. The WMC serves students in Carver Hall, the Hixson-Lied Student Success Center, and Parks Library. To learn more about the WMC, please visit our website.

Position Description The WMC is now accepting applications for communication consultants for the 2017-2018 academic year. Communication consultants are upbeat, articulate, high-achieving undergraduates from all majors who are committed to helping their peers. Through assisting others, communication consultants gain valuable teaching and teamwork experience, hone their communication skills, and become better writers themselves.

Duties will include the following:  Offering individualized assistance to undergraduate and graduate students across the disciplines working on any form of WOVE communication  Writing effective session summaries  Delivering brief outreach presentations to classes, clubs, and student organizations  Participating in initial and ongoing tutor education programs  Exhibiting professionalism whenever representing the WMC  Attending mandatory monthly staff meetings on Fridays from 3:10-5:00  Attending mandatory weekly tutor education meetings  Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications  Enrolled or will enroll in an undergraduate program at Iowa State University  Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA  Excellent oral and written communication skills  Excellent interpersonal skills  Experience working collaboratively with diverse populations  Demonstrated ability to be a positive academic role model  Highly motivated and eager to learn  Upbeat personality and cheerful disposition  All majors are encouraged to apply  Students eligible for College Work-Study are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications  Teaching experience  One-on-one tutoring experience  Experience working with ESL individuals  Willingness to make a long-term commitment to working at the WMC

Dates of Employment  Fall 2017: August 21 – December 15 University holidays and Thanksgiving week off  Spring 2018: January 8 – May 4 University holidays and Spring Break off  Summer 2018 hours may be available.

Hours  Approximately 10 hours/week  Communication consultants typically tutor in 2- to 4-hour blocks of time.  Hours are scheduled around classes.  Hours are available Sunday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Compensation $10.00/hour

Application Steps 1. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following information sessions in the Hixson-Lied Student Success Center:

 January 24 @ 12:30-1:30 in Hixson-Lied 0060  January 30 @ 5:10-6:00 in Hixson-Lied 0060  February 28 @ 6:10-7:00 in Hixson-Lied 0020

2. Applicants are required to work with a communication consultant at the Writing and Media Center on their application materials before submitting them. Appointments can be made online. When making an appointment, please opt to send your session notes to [email protected].

3. Please complete the online application and upload the following materials by March 20:

 Resume  Cover letter  Writing sample of approximately 10 pages o 2 shorter texts may be combined o Academic writing is preferred, but creative writing is acceptable o Texts written for class (with instructor’s comments removed) are acceptable  Contact information for a faculty reference

Interviews will be conducted for select candidates during the month of April. Questions? Dr. Patti Poblete Assistant Director, Writing and Media Center Carver Hall 208 [email protected]