Job Description - Non-College Work Study II, Writing & Reading Center (STU002019)Department Name: D0078 Academic Support CenterNote: Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 AM - 7 PM $12/hourPlease send the following additional items to : An unofficial copy of all college transcripts; One letter of recommendation from a faculty member; A 3 (three)-5 (five) page writing sample; Works up to 20 hours per week, Monday-Saturday.Duties:Assists UHD students in building their writing, reading, and studying skills through online and face-to-face consultations (1:1 and group).Attends in-class peer reviews to assist faculty with activities as needed.Presents information related to the Writing & Reading Center during in-class orientations and events.Assists with scheduling appointments, answering the phone, and entering consultation notes into the appointment portal as needed.Performs all other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Blackboard.Must have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.Must have a collaborative attitude.Must be reliable, punctual, and have effective time management skills.Must be able to keep information regarding all consultations confidential.Qualifications:Must be a currently enrolled UHD undergraduate student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.Must have at least a sophomore standing.About University of Houston Downtown:Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation's fourth-largest city since 1974.
As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard.
Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor's degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology.
UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.U.S.
News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation's Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master's Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility.
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No.
1 for diversity (tied) and No.
3 for student experience.The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School.
For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Required Attachments by Candidate: ResumeUniversity of Houston-DowntownOne Main StreetHouston, TX 77002713-221-8000#J-18808-Ljbffr