The Virtual Learning Center is hiring
The Virtual Learning Center (formerly Portland Writing Center) is hiring a writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and degree-completion students understand the components of effective writing as well as aid with academic coaching.
The consultant will work during the academic year and possibly beyond. This is a remote position that operates on Pacific Standard Time. Consultants are current adult degree-completion and graduate students who work 10 hours per week meeting with students via Zoom or asynchronously.
Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following:
- Thinking through ideas for a writing assignment
- Considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion, and organization
- Developing ideas with specific evidence
- Improving research strategies
- Applying proper documentation and formatting
- Understanding basic grammar and mechanics
- Academic coaching: time management and learning strategies
Go to Handshake to find the Virtual Learning Consultant application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Heather Harney, the Virtual Learning Center director, at hharney@georgefox.edu.