Position Title:
Position Description:
To assist in academically advising undergraduate students in the College of
Arts and Sciences
Qualifications:
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduate student in the College of Arts
and Sciences
Contact: Becky Bergman,
Interim Director, Arts and Sciences Academic Advising, 816/235-6093.
Application Deadline:
Continuous 2007-08
Position Title: Position Description:
Part-time position, hiring contingent on the needs of the Writing Center and
budget approval. The primary duty is to assist students with writing from a
variety of academic disciplines through individual tutoring and small group
sessions. Other responsibilities include leading workshops; collaborating with
staff to work on handouts, workshops, and other projects; attending scheduled
tutor training and other professional development activities to obtain and
maintain CRLA tutor certification; answering Writer's Hotline calls; maintaining
confidential student records; and scheduling appointments.
Position Title:
Qualifications: Applicants must be currently enrolled UMKC
students (undergraduate or graduate) with at least a 3.0 GPA and be able to
provide proof of completion of English 110 or equivalent writing course with a
letter grade of B or better (completion of English 110 and 225 is preferred).
Tutoring experience is preferred but not necessary. Individuals interested in
tutoring at the Writing Center should possess a sincere desire to assist
students with the writing process. Effective listening and communicating skills
are essential. The successful candidate should be reliable, professional,
friendly, and service oriented. All tutors are required to be available to work
a minimum of 10 hours per week during the fall and winter semester, possibly
including some evenings and weekends. (Hours are normally available during the
summer and are offered to Writing Center tutors based on budget approval and the
needs of the Writing Center.)
Contact:
Applicants should initiate the application process by submitting a tutor
application form (available at the Writing Center or on the Web at
http://cas.umkc.edu/writingcenter/employment.htm), a resume, and a
non-returnable academic writing sample to Thomas Ferrel, Director of the Writing
Center, 5201 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110; 816-235-1146. Successful
applicants will be asked to submit two letters of recommendation and to
interview with the Director of the Writing Center. Other Writing Center staff
members may be present at the interview.
Application Deadline:
Continuous 2007-08Position Description: Write newspaper articles for U-News.
Qualifications: Must possess writing skills, knowledge of
newspaper writing style.
Contact: Editor-in-Chief, U-News 816/235-5402
Application Deadline: Continuous 2007-08
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