• Job Description

  Req#: R0036247

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  Type of Position:

  Clerical

  
  Workstudy Position:

  No

  
  Job Type:

  Temporary (Fixed Term)

  
  Work Shift:

  
  Sponsorship Available:

  No

  
  Institution Name:

  University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

  Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
  
  The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
  
  As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
  
  Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
  
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  Department:

  Writing Center

  
  Department's Website:

  https://success.uark.edu/

  
  Summary of Job Duties:

  Position Details
  
  Writing Studio Consultants in the Student Success Center support student learning by helping undergraduate and graduate students strengthen their writing skills, with the main focus on academic writing skills. Conducting interactive, one-on-one sessions, consultants provide feedback to writers on every aspect of the writing process across various academic disciplines. Additionally, consultants support student writers by creating writing-guide documents, presenting workshops, monitoring the Writing Studio email account, and welcoming students to the Writing Studio. Graduate Consultants may also meet weekly for repeat appointments with graduate students who are working on longer writing projects, such as a dissertation or thesis. This position requires excellent writing and communication skills and the desire to help students succeed. Consultants must work a minimum of five hours per week.
  
  Responsibilities and Requirements
  
  Conduct one-on-one consultations, both in-person and online, focusing on student writing development
  
  Complete data entry using required database software
  
  Document and communicate student progress/consultation notes
  
  Participate in required training and complete certification process
  
  Attend staff meetings
  
  Present workshop material to classes and other groups
  
  Complete projects and perform miscellaneous duties as directed

  
  Qualifications:

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled graduate student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

  • Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.25

  • Excellent academic writing skills (assessed via blind review of applicant's writing sample)

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5

  • One semester of experience working in a writing center or related academic support experience

  • Knowledge of/experience with writing in the sciences, nursing, engineering, public speaking, and/or the needs of ESOL writers

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of academic writing and citation systems

  • Knowledge of basic word processing software and email systems

  • Skilled in one-to-one and group interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

  • Skilled in conducting online meetings or consultations

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to work effectively with limited supervision

  • Ability to adapt to changing situations and troubleshoot appointment issues when necessary

  
  Additional Information:

  Graduate students subject to background checks.

  
  Salary Information:

  $17.00 per hour with a potential 5% raise after completion of training

  
  Required Documents to Apply:

  Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s), Writing Sample

  Optional Documents:

  Proof of Veteran Status

  
  Recruitment Contact Information:

  Dana Blair, Writing Studio Program Coordinator, dthaymo@uark.edu
  Landry Adkins, Administrative Specialist, landrya@uark.edu

  
  All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

  
  Special Instructions to Applicants:

  Sample of University-Level Academic Work:
  
  Upload a two-page sample of your work created for a university-level course. The sample may be the first two pages of a longer work. If your sample references other sources of information (this is preferred), you should upload two pages of text and a third page for Works Cited or References. The sample should illustrate your command of the language, structure, and organization of academic writing.
  
  Please remove all instances of your name in the sample to facilitate anonymous review.
  
  Use the following naming convention for your uploaded file: Last Name_First Name Academic Work Sample.
  
  References: Upload a document listing three references that can speak to your writing ability, communication skills, teaching skills, and/or work ethic.

  
  Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

  Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

  The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

  The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  
  The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
  
  Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

  
  Constant Physical Activity:

  Talking

  
  Frequent Physical Activity:

  Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking

  
  Occasional Physical Activity:

  N/A

  
  Benefits Eligible:

  No

• About the company

  The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant, research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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