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Position description

If you have an affinity for numbers and a passion for helping people in a classroom setting, this could be the job for you! The QSC is currently looking for peer facilitators in introductory Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics courses.

QSC Peer Facilitators help students, faculty and staff with quantitative processes within the classroom, which includes:

• Working with faculty to help support students within classes
• Helping with concepts related to quantitative classwork
• Discussion of appropriate quantitative/problem solving techniques for any given task or assignment
• Using questioning techniques to help students access their own learning
• Explanation of quantitative concepts, theories and formulas
• modeling of learning strategies and study skills

QSC Peer Facilitators are required to attend staff meetings and trainings to discuss techniques and improve skills. They work directly with faculty to help support students within a classroom setting. They may also be required to perform light clerical or educational outreach tasks such as answering routine questions and making class visits to advertise this program when time permits.

Minimum requirements

A 3.0 in at least one introductory Biology, Chemistry, Math, or Physics course offered at UWB that you would be willing to peer facilitate. Candidates are also expected to familiarize themselves with the purpose of the QSC via our website.

Application process

Please upload the following with your application:

• A resume specific to the peer facilitator position
• A cover letter explaining how you heard about the position, how you would contribute to our goals, what courses you can peer facilitate, and what experience you bring working with diverse students and staff
• Answers to the following:
  • What is your major?
  • How long would you like to work as a peer facilitator?
  • All software and technologies you are comfortable using
• An unofficial copy of your transcript

Bring to the interview:

• Two references’ contact information (one from a college professor and one from a recent job/volunteer supervisor)

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Position description

Are you friendly? Do you like to help out?

The Front Desk Coordinators are often the first person a new student meets when they come to the QSC. Therefore, Coordinators need to welcome clients into the Center, and maintain a positive, upbeat attitude, to help students feel comfortable and get the help they need.

Additionally, coordinators are expected to:

• Assist clients with sign-in procedures
• Manage, and explain to clients, the process of receiving assistance from a tutor
• Manage the resource checkout system
• Attend trainings
• Respond to inquiries regarding the Quantitative Skills Center services and workshops
• Operate office equipment, such as the phone, computer/word processor, and printers/copiers
• Perform related duties as required.

Application process

Please upload the following with your application:

• A resume specific to the coordinator position
• A cover letter, explaining how you heard about the position, what you would like to gain from working at the QSC, how you would contribute to our goals, and what experience you bring working with diverse students and staff
• Answers to the following:
  • What is your major?
  • How long would you like to work at the QSC?
• All software and technologies you are comfortable using
• An unofficial copy of your transcript

Bring to the interview:

• Two references’ contact information (one from a college professor and one from a recent job/volunteer supervisor)

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Position description

If you have an affinity for numbers and a passion for helping people, this could be the job for you! The QSC is currently looking for tutors in ALL SUBJECTS. In particular we have known needs for Business, Climate Science, CSS, GIS, Math, Physics, and Statistics.

Quantitative Skills Center tutors help students, faculty and staff with any aspect of the quantitative process, which includes:

• Help with the concepts related to a quantitative homework assignment
• Discussion of appropriate quantitative/problem solving techniques for any given task or assignment
• Support in the use of quantitative software such as Excel, SPSS, MATLAB, etc…
• Assistance in the understanding and organization of data
• Explanation of quantitative concepts, theories and formulas
• Modeling of learning strategies and study skills
• Help with interpreting or creating graphs or charts

QSC and CSS tutors are required to attend staff meetings and trainings to discuss techniques and improve skills. They may also be required to perform light clerical or educational outreach tasks such as answering routine questions and making class visits to advertise the QSC when time permits.

Minimum requirements

A 3.0 in at least four quantitative courses offered at UWB that you would be willing to tutor. Candidates are also expected to familiarize themselves with the purpose of the QSC via our website. For CSS tutors, you should have at least successfully completed CSS 142, 143 and 342 before applying to be a CSS tutor.

Application process

Please upload the following with your application:

• A resume specific to the tutoring position
• A cover letter explaining how you heard about the position, how you would contribute to our goals, a list of quantitative courses you can tutor, and what experience you bring working with diverse students and staff
• Answers to the following:
  • What is your major?
  • How long would you like to work at the QSC?
• All software and technologies you are comfortable using
• An unofficial copy of your transcript

Bring to the interview:

• Two references’ contact information (one from a college professor and one from a recent job/volunteer supervisor)

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Position description

Peer Consultants at the University of Washington Bothell Writing and Communication Center (WaCC) tutor UW Bothell students through individual conferences, group workshops (within and outside of scheduled courses) and peer writing groups. Tutoring sessions can be face-to-face in-person, or virtual. Our goal is to help students become stronger, effective, more confident writers and communicators.

Peer Consultants are also responsible for completing projects related to educational outreach, marketing, and/or facilitating group work. These tasks have included, for example, visiting classes to publicize our services, assisting with peer review sessions, and classroom workshops.

Position details

• Title: Peer Writing Consultant​
• ​Department: Writing and Communication Center
• Time: 10 to 15 hours per week
• Duration: Renewed Quarterly
• Pay Rate: $21.57

Educational benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities include deepening communication skills, multi-disciplinary study, negotiation, public speaking, attending and presenting at regional conferences, contributing to the campus writing culture, and publication opportunities. Tutors find that they feel more comfortable working in a professional setting because of their tutoring experience.

Typical duties & responsibilities

Peer Writing Consultants report to the Assistant Director of the WaCC and work closely with other consultants, staff and faculty.

Peer Consultants:

• Confer with students face-to-face, via email, and on video to provide feedback on assignments, ideas, drafts of papers, and other creative exercises.
• Support student writers with all aspects of reading, writing, creative and presentation processes.
• Receive and participate in continued training in writing and tutoring pedagogy and practice.
• Assist with research and assessment tasks.
• Collaborate in planning, publicizing and implementing WaCC activities and outreach.
• Introduce services to students through class presentations, flyers, posters, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• Possess a strong interest in writing and passion for mentoring others.
• Have a solid command of the academic writing process and the nuances of grammar.
• Are currently enrolled student at UW Bothell in good academic and behavioral standing (3.0 GPA minimum).
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills; ability to work with diverse students, coworkers, supervisors and others in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Able to commit for at least one academic year.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

Desired qualifications

• Ability and desire to work independently, take initiative, and manage own projects
• Customer service experience
• Good public speaking skills
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other virtual meeting applications.
• Understanding with spreadsheet and presentation applications.

Application instructions

Please be ready to upload the following:

• Resume
• Two writing samples from coursework you have completed within the past year. One sample should demonstrate your ability to use scholarly evidence to support a claim.
• Cover letter that addresses the following questions:
  • Why do you want to work in the WaCC?
  • How could you contribute to the mission and goals of the WaCC?
  • Please read about UW Bothell’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. What experience would you bring to this position that would guide your work with diverse writers?

All applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor in the Career Center and/or a peer consultant in the WaCC to receive feedback on their application materials.

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“Working in the QSC is an amazing experience combined with learning, tutoring, and having fun doing math. Everyone here loves their job.”

“Working at the QSC is awesome! Every day you get to help people while strengthening your own academic skills.”

“All the staff are really nice and supportive of each other.”

“The great thing about working in the QSC is that you get satisfaction from seeing a student doing well or mastering the concept.”

“You don’t really know something until you can teach it to someone else.”

“I love being surrounded by peers who share my love of math, science, and technology.”

“The best form of studying and remembering comes from helping others.”

“It’s great to share our knowledge while getting to know the students during our tutoring session.”

“The QSC is a great place to work. We get to be more involved in the UWB community.”

“You’re surrounded by people who are as eager to learn as you are.”

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“Working in the QSC has been an experience that has helped me become a better person. Not only did I make connections with awesome staff, but I have learned a lot about what it is to be a tutor.”

“Working as a QSC tutor has been a great opportunity. I enjoy helping students and seeing happiness on their faces when they understand concepts.”

“Working at the QSC is a great experience since it builds a strong foundation to better prepare me for my major. This, while having great fun in an awesome work environment.”

“Working here makes me feel more involved with UWB.”

“Tutors are always enthusiastic and can’t wait to help.”

“You meet everyone: your friends, your classmates, and even your professors.”

“As a coordinator, I really enjoy meeting new people everyday.”

“Superb experience. They helped me focus my writing and create a powerful thesis statement. They will not help you simply edit your paper. [They will help you] create a powerful piece of work that you will be proud to call your own.”

“She helped me not only improve my paper, but also my writing!”

“It is extremely helpful for international students who need help with their papers.”

“I had an amazing experience in the Writing and Communication Center. The conference made me feel more confident about writing essays. Thank you for the professional service and friendly attitude!”

“I got more help in an hour with [my tutor] than a week of working on my own.”

“I gained a lot of feedback about my short story. I know my strong points and my weak points.”

“My consultant was approachable and open so I was able to talk to him comfortably.”

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“Shana was really helpful and showed me resources to improve my writing, not just for the specific assignment. She helped me to understand the assignment in ways that I otherwise would not have been able to.”

“Helped me articulate my ideas on paper. Showed me ways on how I can be more confident in my writing & improve as a writer.”

“I was very rusty and Erik showed me how to relax and overcome writer’s block. He helped show me rules and formulas that were very effective in my success.”