Spring 2026 Graduate Writing Fellow - Counselor Education

The Graduate Writing Fellow (GWF) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 7.5 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for spring and 1.5 for summer.

DutiesAs a Graduate Writing Fellow, you will serve as a dedicated academic support resource, working 10 hours per week to enhance the writing skills and academic success of graduate students in all academic programs at BSU. Your key responsibilities include:

• Provide tailored writing assistance to students both inside and outside your academic program to foster their development in composition and scholarly communication.
• Work at least 2 of the 10 weekly hours on campus in the College of Graduate Studies, Lifelong Learning Lounge (Hart 118), or other location approved by Graduate Studies. This is a required and non-negotiable commitment for all GWFs.
• Assist students with writing projects through various formats, including in-person consultations, email correspondence, phone calls, and virtual platforms such as Skype or FaceTime.
• Contribute to students’ writing development through workshops, newsletters, writing tips, Blackboard posts, and classroom visits.
• Plan and deliver a minimum of two writing-focused workshops each semester. These may be targeted to your specific program or offered university-wide.
• Attend mandatory monthly group meetings (date/times of these meetings will be discussed within the group).
• Attend the Graduate Fellowship Orientation in September.
• Participate in the spring Student Arts and Research Symposium, a requirement of all graduate assistants and fellows.
• Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to continuously refine writing skills to guide students in academic writing.
• Track hours and services provided, and complete brief reports as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits each fall and spring semester
• Demonstrate strong academic and professional writing skills including the ability to write clearly and coherently
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations in one-on-one and group settings, both in person and virtually
• Ability to provide writing support across a variety of academic programs, or a willingness to learn and adapt as needed
• Willingness to work closely with other Graduate Fellows, faculty, and staff, and to contribute to a supportive academic community
• Be knowledgeable of specific writing style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
• Be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Please Note: applicants will be required to submit a writing sample that demonstrates your proficiency in composition and scholarly communication

• Be enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits each fall and spring semester
• Demonstrate strong academic and professional writing skills including the ability to write clearly and coherently
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations in one-on-one and group settings, both in person and virtually
• Ability to provide writing support across a variety of academic programs, or a willingness to learn and adapt as needed
• Willingness to work closely with other Graduate Fellows, faculty, and staff, and to contribute to a supportive academic community
• Be knowledgeable of specific writing style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
• Be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Please Note: applicants will be required to submit a writing sample that demonstrates your proficiency in composition and scholarly communication