Become a Writing Advisor
Interested in becoming a writing advisor? Explore the benefits and application details below.
What makes a great writing advisor?
A strong writing advisor (WA) is a coach, collaborator, and learner. We value diversity and are looking for students from all majors and backgrounds. You don’t need to be a “perfect” writer—just eager to grow and help others. We aim to reflect the diversity of North Park’s community, so we encourage all to apply.
Why should I apply?
- Earn flexibly: Make $15/hour and choose your own hours. Extra shifts are available, and some online conferencing is available for commuter students.
- Build skills and your résumé: Improve your writing, gain leadership experience, and develop transferable skills for your future career. WAs can also engage in research and attend conferences.
- Serve and connect: Help your peers with writing, participate in community projects, and develop meaningful friendships.
- Leadership opportunities: Take part in workshops, committees, and build connections across campus.
- Supportive environment: Work in a safe, inclusive space with options for both in-person and remote hours.
What do WAs do?
- Advise students: Hold three conferences with eight students per semester, reviewing their writing and providing feedback. Each conference lasts about two hours.
- Drop-in hours: Work at least two drop-in hours weekly, offering on-the-spot writing support.
- Training (WRIT 2100): Complete a required two-credit course concurrent with the first fall semester of employment to learn about tutoring best practices and writing center theories. You can take the course for zero, one, or two semester hours and meet Tuesdays from 2:30–4:10 p.m. or Wednesdays from 6:30–8:10 p.m. during the fall 2026 semester.
- Meetings and communication: Attend monthly meetings and connect with faculty to understand course expectations.
Time commitment
Expect to work two drop-in hours per week, plus 10–12 hours on weeks with conferences. Extra committee work is optional.
How to apply
Submit your application with the following:
- Completed cover sheet
- Cover letter explaining why you’re a good fit
- Résumé
- Letter of recommendation from a North Park faculty member (different from a faculty nomination)
- A writing sample
- Must be a full-length, argumentative, college-level essay including quoted or paraphrased sources
- Optionally, one additional sample to demonstrate a range of writing skills
- A screenshot from Self-Service of your informal transcript showing your CORE 1000 grade
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Applicants currently enrolled in CORE 1000 are welcome to apply. Following a successful interview, employment is contingent on submitting a final CORE 1000 grade of C or better.
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Next steps
After you submit your application, we will invite you to a 30-minute remote interview.
Questions?
Contact Mia Santiago or Melissa Pavlik. We look forward to hearing from you!