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

GENERAL DUTIES

Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE

Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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 widerange 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 ’20 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.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

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.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, applications received by September 12, 2025 will receive full consideration.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30857

Location

Graduate Center