Auburn University · 23 hours ago
Peer Consultant - Miller Writing Center Fall 2026/Spring 2027
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$15/hr - $17/hrAuburn University is seeking peer consultants for the Miller Writing Center, who will assist fellow students with writing and communication projects through tutoring sessions. The role involves providing guidance on various writing processes and promoting the writing center through events.
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Responsibilities
Work with students across disciplines on a range of writing, oral presentation, and multimedia projects, providing guidance on the composing processes, genre, audience, structure, design, citation, grammar, presentation, and other rhetorical elements
Help clients achieve their academic and professional communication goals with a focus on their long-term learning
Communicate clearly, quickly, and responsibly with clients, full-time staff members, front desk representatives, and other consultants
Promote the writing center through class presentations, information tables, and other events
Responsibly utilize the online data management platform (Advise and Assist)
Complete appointment report forms and message clients after sessions are finished
Maintain the confidentiality of client records
Work regular weekly shifts as assigned
Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development activities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Student (undergraduate or graduate) at Auburn University during the 2026–2027 academic year
Availability for several hours of paid asynchronous training per week over summer term
Availability for 10–20 hours per week of work at the Miller Writing Center in fall and spring semesters. If you have another job on campus requiring you to work more than 10 hours per week (>0.25 FTE), including a graduate assistantship, you will not be eligible to work for the MWC due to Auburn University's employment limits
Good academic standing for all semesters employed
Preferred
Dedication to supporting peers' learning and growth
Strong interpersonal communication and active listening skills
Commitment to treating others with kindness, empathy, dignity, and respect
Rhetorical awareness and ability to think critically about academic writing
Curiosity and openness to learning and growth as both a communicator and consultant
Integrity and reliability
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
Founded in 1856
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
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2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
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2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
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Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
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Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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