The University Writing Center at UC Merced has the mission of promoting the value of writing across disciplines and outside of academia to support campus writers and enhance their approaches to writing.

Remedial Tutors (Writing Consultants) work closely with student peers to support their learning by engaging and encouraging students in a reflective writing process focused on revision as rethinking and reconsidering approaches to their work. The responsibilities of Writing Consultants include working closely with students to improve reading, analytical and critical thinking, and research writing. In addition, Writing Consultants are expected to work collaboratively on projects in support of the University Writing Center's mission (workshops, outreach events, social media, etc.).

Requirements of the position include:

• Commitment to a fixed semester schedule
• Participation in mandatory pre-semester orientation/training
• Participation in mandatory bi-weekly staff meetings (Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30)

Salary is based on an hourly rate of $17.78 and is based on the UC academic salary scales.

Review of applications will begin 04/18/2022. Recruitment will remain open until all positions have been filled with a final date of 03/01/2023.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: . All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. The applicable deadline for student employees is the deadline for students. For students starting or returning to campus after Fall 2021, the deadline is the first date of instruction for the term when they first enroll. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)

Basic Qualifications

• Completion (with a passing grade) of WRI 10: Reading & Composition (by end of Spring 2022)
• Familiarity with the University Writing Center's mission and policies
• Effective communication skills with peers, faculty, and staff (both oral and written)
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of/enrollment in WRI 110
• Previous tutoring experience

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated Resume/CV

• Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please express your interest in working at the University Writing Center, your expectations for this position, and any previous experiences and/or coursework that will help you grow as a Writing Consultant.

• Writing Sample - A recent example of your academic writing (minimum: 2 pages).

• 1 letter of reference required

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy .

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students .

UC Merced is a smoke & tobacco free campus .