This position is available for Academic Year 2026-2027.
Note: All on-campus position applications close at 2:59pm on the deadline date listed.
Position Description:
The Center for Writing and Learning aims to help students become better, more independent learners. A Writing and Speaking Advisor serves as an experienced peer reader and provides thoughtful feedback to students who are working on drafts of papers, speeches, and presentations from across the disciplines, and at any stage in the composing process. A Writing and Speaking Advisor also assists faculty and students in first-year seminars, and helps to lead workshops on a variety of speaking and writing-related topics.
While we recognize applicants may feel more confident in tutoring either writing or public speaking, it is essential that tutors demonstrate a willingness to help students cultivate skills in both writing AND speaking when working at the CWL. Training and professional development will prepare advisors to work with students in both areas.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
● Work one-to-one with students who come to the CWL with papers or presentations at any stage in the writing or composing process.
● Act as a liaison to first-year seminars and work with faculty and students in those classes by going to the class and giving an introduction to the CWL, meeting one-to-one with students in the class, and offering writing and public speaking workshops to the class.
● Collaborate with other writing and speaking advisors, subject tutors, and CWL staff to develop and offer CWL programming.
● Participate in ongoing training and professional development, including CWL orientation at the start of the fall semester, ongoing readings and activities, and biweekly CWL staff meetings.
● Other duties as needed.
Minimum Requirements (candidates must possess these requirements in order to be hired into this position):
A Writing and Speaking Advisor has an invested interest in supporting students to cultivate strong writing and public speaking skills. They also demonstrate empathy for others and the ability to connect. They must collaborate well with fellow tutors, faculty, and staff.
They must be organized, responsible, and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Finally, they must have a positive attitude about writing and public speaking, a strong sense of integrity, and the ability to listen well to others. Prior tutoring experience is not required, but the candidate should describe in their cover letter how their prior experiences prepare them for the role of peer tutor.
Writing and Speaking Advisor positions are open to students with at least a 3.0 G.P.A. Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors, though we will consider exceptional rising sophomore applicants as well. The CWL values international travel, and a student’s plans to study abroad in future years do not prevent their application from being considered.
Candidates must be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Applications:
To apply for this job, you will be asked to submit the following required documents:
1) Resume including the name of a faculty reference
2) Cover Letter
3) Transcript &
4) two writing samples from two different disciplines
Hours per week: 6-8 hours
Interviews will take place directly with the hiring department. For questions, you can reach out to the hiring manager for this position.
Department: Center for Writing and Learning
Contact Name: Alice Brown
Email: alicebrown@pugetsound.edu
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