ASUA-Graduate Assistant - (GA) Pool

Overview Graduate Assistant writing consultants conduct one-to-one and group writing conferences with students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines both in person and online via Zoom and asynchronously with feedback provided via email. In these conferences, they function as writing consultants who write with, never for, other writers. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution, serving approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers programs for mentoring and development of junior faculty and staff. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Summary Graduate assistant writing consultants conduct one-to-one writing conferences with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines, providing tutoring that requires knowledge beyond that generally possessed by undergraduate consultants. They write with, never for, other writers and serve as the primary writing center resources for graduate students, including work with graduate student writers on culminating experiences such as theses, projects, and dissertations. They develop and conduct in-class writing, citation, and peer review workshops, and present workshops for Writing Center and writing process information across disciplines. They may also consult with faculty on assignment design, conduct online and in-person conferences, conduct ESL/multilingual conversation groups, or contribute to other writing center projects. They assist with center research, data collection and analysis, and proposals for conference presentations. They keep detailed daily records of writing conferences, attend professional development meetings, assist students with scheduling, and help with technology needed for Zoom and asynchronous feedback. They may conduct observations of other tutors’ conferences and provide mentoring and written feedback to the Director, as well as reflective assessments of their own work. Typical Activities Conduct one-to-one writing conferences in person and online via Zoom. Conduct small group writing conferences on group projects in person and online via Zoom. Conduct in-class and Writing Center–hosted writing workshops on various topics. Participate in collaborative mentoring, writing, and professional development activities, including reading and discussing writing center scholarship. Observe other consultants’ writing conferences and provide mentoring and feedback, and submit reflective feedback to the Director. Maintain accurate records of activities and submit required data and timekeeping. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications All graduate assistant writing tutors must be excellent writers who can interact collaboratively with other writers: undergraduates and graduates in all disciplines, faculty, and staff. Graduate student assistant writing tutors must be graduate-level students in English, Spanish, or related master’s programs in areas such as linguistics, language, pedagogy, writing studies, and literature. Writing Consultants must be currently enrolled CSUSB students. Required Qualifications 1 year of experience working as a writing consultant in a Writing Center Preferred Qualifications GPA: 3.7 GPA in WI designated course: 3.7 Complete English 6300 (Writing Center Studies) with a grade of B or better Special Conditions The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Background checks are required prior to start. Sensitive positions require additional screening as mandated by law. CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to a healthy environment for all members of our community. About the Department The CSUSB Writing Centers conduct one-to-one and group student writing conferences and facilitate workshops with faculty members in various campus classrooms. Writing consultants work with writers at all stages of the composing process and collaborate with faculty on designing and evaluating writing components of courses. In all situations, Writing Center staff write with writers, never for them. For more information, visit csusb.edu/writing-center. Application and Contact To apply, use the CSU Recruit hyperlink. A background check will be required after a conditional offer of employment. Advertised: Aug 04 2025 Pacific Daylight Time • Applications close: Salary information varies by appointment percent time and position. #J-18808-Ljbffr