Writing and Media Center

Student Assistant

About the Writing and Media Center
The Writing and Media Center (WMC) helps students identify and achieve their learning objectives and become stronger, more confident communicators. Communication consultants (CCs) and graduate communication consultants (GCCs) offer individualized assistance to undergraduate and graduate students across the disciplines working on any form of written, oral, visual, or electronic(WOVE) communication.Communication consultants help students at all stages of the composition process, from brainstorming and organizing ideas to revising and polishing drafts. The WMC does not offer editing or proofreading services. Instead, communication consultants help students evaluate and improve the effectiveness of their own work. The WMC serves students in Carver Hall, the Hixson-Lied Student Success Center, and Parks Library. To learn more about the WMC, please visit

Position Description
The WMCis now accepting applications for student assistants(SAs) for the 2016-2017 academic year. Student assistants are upbeat, organized, friendly undergraduates from all majors who are committed to helping their peers. Student assistants coordinate and maintain the daily operations of the WMC, greet visitors with a smile, schedule appointments, maintain accurate records, and disseminate essential information about the WMC in person, over the phone, and via email. They also work on special projects, such as advertising, outreach, hospitality, and center beautification. Through assisting others, student assistants gain valuable administrative experience, build their teamwork abilities, and hone their communication skills.

Student assistants are expected to:

  • Exhibit professionalism whenever representing the WMC
  • Maintain confidentiality where required
  • Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings on Fridays from 3:10-5:00
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Enrolled or will enroll in anundergraduate program at Iowa State University
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Highly motivated and eager to learn
  • Upbeat personality and cheerful disposition
  • All majors are encouraged to apply
  • Students eligible for College Work-Study are encouraged to apply

Dates of Employment

  • Fall 2016: August 22 – December 16

University holidays and Thanksgiving week off

  • Spring 2017: January 9 – May 5

University holidays and Spring Break off

  • Summer 2017 hours may be available.

Hours

  • Approximately 10 hours/week
  • Student assistants typically work in 2- to 4-hour blocks of time.
  • Hours are scheduled around classes.
  • Hours are available Sunday through Friday between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm.

Compensation

$7.50/hour

Application

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an information session on March 22 at 3:00 in the Hixson-Lied Student Success Center, room 0060.

Please complete the onlineapplicationandupload the following materials by March 31:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Copy of unofficial transcript (available in AccessPlus)
  • Contact information for a professional reference

Applicants who are currently enrolled at Iowa State University are strongly encouraged to work with a communication consultant at the Writing and Media Center on their resume and cover letter before submitting them. Appointments can be made online:

Interviews will be conducted for select candidates during the month of April.

Questions?

Dr. Christa Tiernan

Director, Writing and Media Center

Carver Hall 328

Dr. Patti Poblete

Assistant Director, Writing and Media Center

Carver Hall 329