Senior Writing Consultant (Non-teaching Adjunct, Level 2) - Writing Center

The CUNY Graduate Center’s Writing Center invites applications for a part-time Senior Writing Consultant (Non-teaching Adjunct, Level 1). This position is for 225 hours for the fall semester, 225 hours for the spring semester, and 175 hours for the summer, approximately for 12-15 hours per week. This position is hybrid, the incumbent will work in the office and remotely. The Graduate Center is located at 365 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

The Writing Center supports GC students in reaching their writing goals. Our office sponsors a wide range of writing support services, including:

• One-on-one consultations to work on term papers, chapters, articles, job materials, grant applications, etc. at any stage in the drafting and revision process.
• Workshops and webinars on topics like goal-setting, structuring for argument-based writing, abstracts, research management tools, advanced outlining, revising an essay into an article, and many others.
• Marquee events like the Spring faculty roundtable in which distinguished GC faculty reflect on the writing process.
• Digital resources, including past webinars, informative guides, and more.

The Writing Center is continually striving to expand its student outreach by promoting in-office services and scheduled events. Each Senior Consultant is responsible for an administrative portfolio that takes their particular interests and skillsets into account. Senior Consultants report to the Director of the Writing Center and will be expected to work both independently and in collaboration with other consultants, graduate Writing Fellows, and the Director.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Graduate writing consultations
• Workshop design and implementation
• Event planning, organizing, and promotion
• Communications, social media, and marketing
• Curating content for the website
• Data tracking through survey records and summaries
• Staff training and mentorship
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a discipline offered by the Graduate Center; Ph.D. degree in a discipline offered by the Graduate Center; Three (3) years of experience working in a writing center; Experience working in a graduate writing center. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Compensation: $64.63/hr.

Benefits: CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a sample of academic writing in Word or PDF format.