The Academic Success Center recruits undergraduate and graduate writing consultants when positions are available. Writing consultant positions are on-campus, paid opportunities for students who enjoy helping their peers navigate the writing process. The first step in the application process is to attend an information session.

Hiring Timeline & Required Information Session

The tentative hiring timeline for consultants to begin in Fall 2026 is as follows:

• To submit an application, you MUST attend a Zoom information session on either March 24 10-10:30 AM or 2-2:30PM.
• Applications with accompanying materials due April 3, 2026 by 5pm. See the application for detailed application submission instructions.
• Invited interviews will occur on April 10 and April 13.

If you are not able to attend one of the information sessions below, please reach out to academic-success@ncsu.edu or acanter@ncsu.edu prior to the information sessions to make arrangements with our office.

Note: Applicants will not be admitted from the Zoom waiting room if they are more than 5 minutes late to the meeting

Application Materials

Before committing to the application, please double check that you meet the requirements listed in the video. They are also listed below. Necessary application materials are:

• Copy and complete the Writing Consultant Application
• A previously written thesis-driven writing sample with a one page reflective memo
  • Describe the following in your memo: (1) the assignment and rhetorical situation, including intended audience; (2) strengths of the essay; (3) changes that might be made if revisions were instituted today. Please do not exceed one page in length when writing the reflective memo.
• A copy of your unofficial transcript
• A copy of class schedule for the Fall 2026 semester (or best guess if you have not yet registered)

Once you have assembled your application, please email your materials to the Academic Success Center with the following email subject line: Writing Consultant Application Fall 2026: [Your Name]

Check out our current UWC and GWC pay rates.

Undergraduate Employment Requirements

• Complete ENG 101, WLEN 101, or the equivalent with a B+ or higher
• Establish a 3.25 cumulative GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student
  • First and second semester undergraduate students are welcome to apply, but if hired, your employment will be contingent upon establishing a 3.25 GPA at NC State.
• Be a responsible model student with the desire to help others learn
• Enroll in USC 210, Introduction to College Tutoring (Section 4), the first semester of employment
• Commit to at least 3-4 hours of consulting per week
• Attend and participate in four regular staff meetings per semester
• Be able to tutor 2 subsequent semesters
• While it is not a requirement, we highly encourage multilingual speakers and writers to apply. Please indicate the language(s) that you speak and write in on your application.

Graduate Employment Requirements

• Establish a 3.25 cumulative GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student
  • Graduate students entering NC State are welcome to apply, but if hired, your employment will be contingent upon maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
• Be a responsible model student with the desire to help others learn
• Attend four paid graduate consultant training sessions in the first four weeks during the first semester of employment
  • This training also fulfills the experience requirement of the Communication Skills Certificate.
• Commit to at least 3-4 hours of consulting per week
• Attend and participate in four regular staff meetings per semester
• Be able to tutor 2 subsequent semesters

Questions?

Please contact the Academic Success Center or Dr. Ashley Canter Meredith, Writing Center Coordinator, at acanter@ncsu.edu.