Bow Valley College - Peer Writing Coach

Position Title: Peer Writing Coach 

Term: Fall 2024 

Number of Hours: Up to 20 hours per week.  

The student will be paid $15 per hour.

Length of Position: 1 semester (with the possibility of continuing) 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

A Peer Writing Coach’s role is to work on specific questions (e.g., How can I improve my writing? What is subject-verb agreement? What are articles and where do I insert them in a sentence? What is a thesis? etc.) or parts of an assignment brought by the student. A Peer Writing Coach must commit to regularly scheduled shifts (minimum 2 hours per week) during which they will be physically located in the tutoring space inside the library, and willing to contribute to resource development if not booked by students. A Peer Writing Coach does not need to have prior knowledge of study or writing strategies, but they must be willing to learn new ones. 

DUTIES:  

As a Peer Writing Coach, you will need to:  

• Successfully complete the online Peer Writing Coach training module 

• Be available in-person at the Bow Valley College downtown Calgary campus for your regularly scheduled shifts 

• Be aware of the use and function of APA-style documentation

• Attain knowledge of the Academic Success Centre supports and suggest extra help when students need it 

• Meet regularly with the Writing Coaches to develop peer support skills and troubleshoot any concerns that arise 

REQUIRED SKILLS:  

As a Peer Writing Coach, you must have the following general skills:  

• Interpersonal skills, including strong communication, mentoring/ coaching skills, understanding of boundaries and confidentiality, and the ability to respond to students positively 

• Time management skills, including reliability, punctuality, and ability to budget appointment time 

• Strong technology skills including: use and troubleshooting of MS Teams, D2L, and resources available on the Bow Valley College website

COMMITMENT:  

As a Peer Writing Coach, you must commit to: 

• A regularly scheduled 2 hours per week (minimum) for Drop-in appointment times 

• Supervisory meetings scheduled during your shift

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Interest in adding to your college experience by helping students develop their academic skills 

• Good academic standing 

• Ability to get a reference from an instructor which outlines your skills 

  
  

APPLICATION PROCESS:  

Interested? Have questions? Or you would like to apply?

Please email Josh Mackenzie:  jmackenzie@bowvalleycollege.ca

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