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Department:
Kogod School of Business
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Kogod Center for Professionalism and Communications is seeking
enthusiastic and highly motivated undergraduate students to serve
as Peer Consultants. This position offers the opportunity to
develop professional and leadership skills while helping fellow
students improve their writing and speaking abilities. Peer
Consultants play a vital role in fostering a supportive and
collaborative learning environment for the university
community.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct one-on-one consultations with students on writing and
speaking assignments across disciplines.
Provide constructive feedback to help students improve clarity,
organization, argumentation, and style in their written work.
Assist students in developing and practicing effective public
speaking and presentation skills.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, ensuring
sessions are respectful and inclusive.
Participate in regular training sessions to enhance consulting
skills and deepen knowledge of writing and communication
strategies.
Collaborate with staff on outreach events, workshops, and other
center initiatives.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 6 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Strong writing and speaking skills, with the ability to
articulate feedback clearly and diplomatically.
- Interest in teaching, mentoring, or helping peers succeed
academically.
- Availability to attend mandatory training sessions at the start
of each semester.
- Reliable, responsible, and able to manage time effectively in a
busy work environment.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Prior experience with tutoring, peer mentoring, or similar
roles is a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with APA, MLA, or other citation styles.
- Experience working with students from diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
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