Columbia Greene Community College
Writing and Communications Center Associate
Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson, New York, United States, 12534
Writing and Communications Center Associate
Location: Main Campus | Hudson, NY
Application
Deadline: Until Filled
The Opportunity
Columbia-Greene Community College is seeking a full-time Writing and Communications Center Associate. This role will provide student success coaching, writing and communications support, and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Writing and Communications Center.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with students to assess writing and communication skills.
Provide individualized feedback and guidance to help students improve writing clarity, organization, style, and grammar.
Assist students with cross-disciplinary writing and reading assignments and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
Assist students in developing effective communication strategies for various academic and professional contexts, including essays, presentations, and job applications.
Plan and deliver workshops and seminars on writing and communication-related topics, such as academic writing conventions, public speaking, and professional correspondence.
Develop instructional materials, handouts, and resources to support workshop sessions.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate writing and communication skills into the curriculum across disciplines.
Manage the day-to-day operations of The Writing Center, including scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and coordinating staffing.
Recruit, train, and supervise peer tutors to provide additional support to students seeking assistance with writing and communication skills.
Stay informed about best practices in writing center pedagogy and implement innovative strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Provide digital literacy support to students, through individual sessions and workshops, contributing to the integration and use of technology for academic and career success
Collaborate with others to provide individual and/or group advising to meet the personal, social, emotional, and academic needs of new and continuing students.
Provide technical support of the hardware and software needed to administer testing needs (e.g., placement testing, pre-Nursing testing) and any other computerized testing services.
Manages laptop and calculator loan program.
Attend college-sponsored events and programs (e.g., open house, orientations, commencement) to represent the Student Success Center and Department of Student Affairs.
Participate in College committees, as needed.
Requirements
Master's degree in English, Communication, Education, or related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
* Please note , candidates without a master’s degree are welcome to submit in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Technical proficiency in standard office software (MS Office), communication tools (Zoom), and learning management systems
Demonstrated experience and skills with one-on-one communication (i.e. teaching, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, managing, etc.).
Candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage administrative tasks
Excellent judgement and respect for confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving/conflict resolution, and written and oral communication skills
Ability to support individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple situations and projects
Salary and Benefits Information
Contractual salary $18.40 to $25.00 per hour and will be commensurate with education and experience.
The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV/Resume, and contact information of at least three references as
ONE PDF
to
HR@sunycgcc.edu .
Columbia-Greene Community College
does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.
The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with documented disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations for completing the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 518-697-6337.
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Location: Main Campus | Hudson, NY
Application
Deadline: Until Filled
The Opportunity
Columbia-Greene Community College is seeking a full-time Writing and Communications Center Associate. This role will provide student success coaching, writing and communications support, and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Writing and Communications Center.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with students to assess writing and communication skills.
Provide individualized feedback and guidance to help students improve writing clarity, organization, style, and grammar.
Assist students with cross-disciplinary writing and reading assignments and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
Assist students in developing effective communication strategies for various academic and professional contexts, including essays, presentations, and job applications.
Plan and deliver workshops and seminars on writing and communication-related topics, such as academic writing conventions, public speaking, and professional correspondence.
Develop instructional materials, handouts, and resources to support workshop sessions.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate writing and communication skills into the curriculum across disciplines.
Manage the day-to-day operations of The Writing Center, including scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and coordinating staffing.
Recruit, train, and supervise peer tutors to provide additional support to students seeking assistance with writing and communication skills.
Stay informed about best practices in writing center pedagogy and implement innovative strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Provide digital literacy support to students, through individual sessions and workshops, contributing to the integration and use of technology for academic and career success
Collaborate with others to provide individual and/or group advising to meet the personal, social, emotional, and academic needs of new and continuing students.
Provide technical support of the hardware and software needed to administer testing needs (e.g., placement testing, pre-Nursing testing) and any other computerized testing services.
Manages laptop and calculator loan program.
Attend college-sponsored events and programs (e.g., open house, orientations, commencement) to represent the Student Success Center and Department of Student Affairs.
Participate in College committees, as needed.
Requirements
Master's degree in English, Communication, Education, or related field; with three (3) years' experience and/or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
* Please note , candidates without a master’s degree are welcome to submit in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Technical proficiency in standard office software (MS Office), communication tools (Zoom), and learning management systems
Demonstrated experience and skills with one-on-one communication (i.e. teaching, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, managing, etc.).
Candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage administrative tasks
Excellent judgement and respect for confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving/conflict resolution, and written and oral communication skills
Ability to support individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple situations and projects
Salary and Benefits Information
Contractual salary $18.40 to $25.00 per hour and will be commensurate with education and experience.
The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV/Resume, and contact information of at least three references as
ONE PDF
to
HR@sunycgcc.edu .
Columbia-Greene Community College
does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.
The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with documented disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations for completing the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 518-697-6337.
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