Oregon State University
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Writing Consultant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill fifteen (15) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Writing Consultant for the Writing Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Oregon State University (OSU) Writing Center plans to hire around 10-15 consultants to support their peers with a variety of writing projects, such as assignments for class, application materials, and scholarship essays. You don't need to identify as a writing expert to succeed in this position. We're looking for students who want to have conversations with other students about their writing, to listen and ask thoughtful questions, and to offer a reader's perspective.
One of the benefits of working as a writing consultant is professional development. We provide training and ongoing support for consultants to develop a range of transferable communication and facilitation skills. Consultants work together as a team, and experienced consultants support new consultants during training.
The positions we are hiring for begin with 10 hours of asynchronous paid training toward the end of winter term 2026, followed by 3-4 hours of paid training per week in spring term 2026. Summer hours are usually limited. Full work in the Writing Center begins in fall term 2026.
After training, consultants are expected to work at least 8-15 hours per week. Hours are scheduled depending upon availability and requested hours. The Writing Studio, our in-person location, is staffed Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 6 PM and Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Consultants also work remote hours based on their availability outside of Writing Studio hours. Remote hours involve a significant amount of writing.
The OSU Writing Center does its best work when our staff is representative of the many identities within the OSU community. We hire consultants from a variety of majors and with a range of backgrounds and experiences with language and writing. We encourage applications from multilingual and multidialectal students, international students, members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation
through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Equity & Inclusion.
Position Duties Conduct writing consultations in person Conduct writing consultations online via Zoom Conduct written feedback consultations via email during and outside of in-person shifts Have conversations about writing process Welcome visitors to the Writing Studio in the Valley Library and initiate conversations with them Attend initial and ongoing training and weekly staff meetings Participate in additional professional development activities Complete Writing Center-related project work Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the
Office of International Services
(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Good academic standing Effective communication skills (ability to listen attentively, ask thoughtful questions) Completion of WR121 or the equivalent by the end of spring 2026 Ability to individualize your approach and support to the individual writer's goals and process Ability to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for the OSU community Must be available to work in person on the Corvallis campus Must be an OSU students Availability for training during spring term 2026 (3-4 hours per week, weeks 1-10) Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds Experience using, learning, studying or otherwise engaging with multiple languages Past experience using OSU Writing Center services Preference will be given to applicants eligible to work for the 2026-2027 academic year and beyond Preference will be given to undergraduate applicants Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12589SE
Number of Vacancies 15
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/16/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 10/27/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 12/01/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: ā¢ A Resume
Please review the required and preferred qualifications in the posting and use your resume to demonstrate your experience related to the qualifications.
For additional information please contact:
Chessie Alberti at chessie.alberti@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
Position Information
Job Title Writing Consultant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill fifteen (15) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Writing Consultant for the Writing Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Oregon State University (OSU) Writing Center plans to hire around 10-15 consultants to support their peers with a variety of writing projects, such as assignments for class, application materials, and scholarship essays. You don't need to identify as a writing expert to succeed in this position. We're looking for students who want to have conversations with other students about their writing, to listen and ask thoughtful questions, and to offer a reader's perspective.
One of the benefits of working as a writing consultant is professional development. We provide training and ongoing support for consultants to develop a range of transferable communication and facilitation skills. Consultants work together as a team, and experienced consultants support new consultants during training.
The positions we are hiring for begin with 10 hours of asynchronous paid training toward the end of winter term 2026, followed by 3-4 hours of paid training per week in spring term 2026. Summer hours are usually limited. Full work in the Writing Center begins in fall term 2026.
After training, consultants are expected to work at least 8-15 hours per week. Hours are scheduled depending upon availability and requested hours. The Writing Studio, our in-person location, is staffed Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 6 PM and Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Consultants also work remote hours based on their availability outside of Writing Studio hours. Remote hours involve a significant amount of writing.
The OSU Writing Center does its best work when our staff is representative of the many identities within the OSU community. We hire consultants from a variety of majors and with a range of backgrounds and experiences with language and writing. We encourage applications from multilingual and multidialectal students, international students, members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation
through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Equity & Inclusion.
Position Duties Conduct writing consultations in person Conduct writing consultations online via Zoom Conduct written feedback consultations via email during and outside of in-person shifts Have conversations about writing process Welcome visitors to the Writing Studio in the Valley Library and initiate conversations with them Attend initial and ongoing training and weekly staff meetings Participate in additional professional development activities Complete Writing Center-related project work Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the
Office of International Services
(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Good academic standing Effective communication skills (ability to listen attentively, ask thoughtful questions) Completion of WR121 or the equivalent by the end of spring 2026 Ability to individualize your approach and support to the individual writer's goals and process Ability to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for the OSU community Must be available to work in person on the Corvallis campus Must be an OSU students Availability for training during spring term 2026 (3-4 hours per week, weeks 1-10) Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds Experience using, learning, studying or otherwise engaging with multiple languages Past experience using OSU Writing Center services Preference will be given to applicants eligible to work for the 2026-2027 academic year and beyond Preference will be given to undergraduate applicants Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12589SE
Number of Vacancies 15
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/16/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 10/27/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 12/01/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: ā¢ A Resume
Please review the required and preferred qualifications in the posting and use your resume to demonstrate your experience related to the qualifications.
For additional information please contact:
Chessie Alberti at chessie.alberti@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval