Become a Writing Consultant

We recommend that you complete your answers in a word processor and then paste them into this form for submission. In case of an error, then, your information is saved and available for another attempt.

After completing this form, send a writing sample to uwc@tamu.edu. Please limit your submission to 20 pages; excerpts are acceptable. Name your writing sample with your last name (i.e. Smith.doc).

The UWC hires writing consultants from any major to assist students with their writing. Writing consultants also work at reception, help develop tutoring materials, conduct classroom workshops, represent the UWC at various functions, and do special projects. Writing consultants must be willing to train, must be highly responsible and mature, and must possess excellent writing skills, interpersonal skills, and oral communcation skills. Undergraduate consultants are paid $8 an hour with the potential to earn up to $10 with additional training; grad consultants salaries range from $14-$17.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

At the end of your first semester at the UWC, you will be certified as a writing tutor by the College Reading and Learning Association. At that time, you may choose to work at the UWC or to train one more semester and work with classes as an Undergraduate Writing Assistant, preferably in your major or a related area.

As a writing consultant you will be required to:

• Attend a training session at the end of the semester.
• Attend an 8-hour training session in the week before school starts, or shortly after, in the fall and spring.
• Attend a weekly staff meeting on Wednesdays from 8:15 am to 9:00 am.
• Take a one-credit class in your first semester.
• Take a not-for-credit web-based class in the second semester IF you decide to work as a writing assistant.

To apply for the position, fill out this application form and send a letter of recommendation from a faculty member in your major (send to the UWC, MS 5000). Once these materials are received, we will consider you for an interview. If you have trouble with this form, please contact uwc@tamu.edu.