Writing Center Consultant Application
Are you interested in becoming a writing consultant for the Western Oregon University Writing Center? You've come to the right place! Completing the application below is the first step in our hiring process. Please review the entire application before starting because you cannot save your answers and return later to complete it.
             
                         
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 503.838.8286 or email us at writingcenter@wou.edu. 

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Email *
Personal Information
Help us get to know you
Legal Name *
Preferred Name (if different from legal name)
Your Pronouns (e.g., they/them/theirs, she/her/hers)
V Number *
Date of Birth *
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Local Address *
Local / Cell Phone Number *
Email Address *
Class Standing *
Major and Minor *
Anticipated Graduation Year *
Overall GPA *
Grade received in WR 122 (or WR 135 or equivalent LACC college writing course) *
Work Study *
Please list any languages other than English that you are fluent in. *
Recommendations are never required; however, we always love to know when an applicant is encouraged by someone to apply for a job with us. Did someone, like a tutor or professor, recommend that you apply to work in the Writing Center? *
If you were encouraged to apply, who encouraged you?
Do you have family or friends who work or have worked at the WOU Writing Center? If so, elaborate.
Written Responses
Please provide a brief, thoughtful, and thorough response to each of the following questions.
What courses and / or experiences have prepared you for writing in your discipline? *
What special qualities / discipline-specific skills do you possess that will make you an exemplary consultant? *
How well are you able to analyze another student's work? *
Do you have any previous training / experience in tutoring? *
Applicants must have had at least one appointment at the Writing Center to be considered for the position. If you've already had an appointment, please tell us about your experience(s) and who you worked with. If you have not worked with us before, what day have scheduled your appointment for? *
How do you think working in the Writing Center will benefit you as a writer and as a student? *
Digital Introduction
In 60 seconds or less, informally introduce yourself to the Writing Center Staff by creating a Digital Short. Post the video to YouTube and copy / paste the link to the field below. *
Be as creative and fun with this as you like. Most importantly, just be yourself! If you have trouble uploading the video, let us know, and we would be happy to help! Additionally, here are a couple of examples from past applicants to spark your creativity: https://youtu.be/ztN_0eg5GfM and https://youtu.be/gogpYJ8M86E 
Please list three references (either professional or academic). List their name, phone, and relationship to you. *
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