Become a Consultant

The University Writing Center is currently accepting applications for new peer writing consultants at the BCC-UCF Writing Center in Cocoa.

Peer consultants are high-achieving UCF undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors. Interested in the teaching and learning of writing, peer consultants study writing center research, theory, and practice. They provide individual and small-group writing support to UCF students, faculty, and staff from first-year to graduate in every discipline. As they teach and learn in collaboration with others, consultants develop their own writing abilities, interpersonal skills, and leadership potential.

At the BCC-UCF Writing Center in Cocoa, peer consultants work side by side with faculty consultants from BCC's English Department.

Undergraduate peer consultants are paid $8 per hour. Graduates are paid $12 per hour. Hours range from 5-20 per week. Initial and continued employment is contingent upon fulfilling the responsibilities and requirements below.

See current peer consultants.

Responsibilities

• Tutor writing across the disciplines
• Participate in required training workshops at the start of each semester
  (Orlando: January 14, 2012, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
• Participate in required weekly consultant education and professional development seminar, including assigned reading, writing, research, and special projects. See a sample syllabus of requirements
  (Orlando: Fridays 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.)
• Staff the front desk and contribute to the daily operation of the UWC
• Represent and promote the UWC at campus events
• Design and deliver classroom presentations and workshops on writing
• Create writing resources for use by the UWC
• Learn to consult face-to-face and online
• Be available to consult, as needed, online and in satellite locations
• Maintain an active interest in writing center research, theory, and practice

Requirements for Employment

• Active interest in the teaching and learning of writing
• Currently enrolled UCF undergraduate or graduate student in any major
• Maintain minimum 3.0 GPA
• Complete peer consultant application
• A polished sample of recent college-level researched writing
• Faculty recommendation
• Demonstrated ability in speaking and writing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Successful interview with UWC Director

Peer Consultant Application

Apply to become a peer consultant.

Peer Consultant Work Schedule Request

After being offered a position, peer consultants submit a work schedule request.