College of St. Scholastica, Inc. is hiring: Assistant Director of the Writing Ce

** review of completed applications will commence December 4th 2024 **

Requirements:

• M.A. in English or equivalent.

• At least 2 years experience teaching college writing.

• At least 2 years experience working in a college writing center.

• Experience working with graduate student writers in the health sciences.

• Knowledge of writing and writing center pedagogy.

• Knowledge of/experience with alternative learning deliveries (i.e., online synchronous, online asynchronous, and in-person writing support).

• Experience with a variety of citation styles and style manuals (including APA, MLA, and AMA).

• Experience with Google Suite, data collection, and record-keeping.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated success working with diverse students and faculty.

• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week, on a regular schedule that meets the demands of the Center/writers' needs.

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties:

• Provide writing and critical thinking support to students enrolled at CSS, with special emphasis on distance students in graduate programs.

• Assist with the Center's logistics, including supporting and mentoring of student employees and promotion of Center’s services.

• Meet with classes, particularly graduate classes, at the request of the professor to assist with writing skills.

• Assist with projects to build the Writing Center.

• Oversee special projects as assigned from the Director.

• Maintain records and assist with evaluation.

• Exhibit effective verbal and written intercultural communication skills.

• Provide feedback asynchronously to student writers within 48-72 hours.

• Assist the Director in the development of the Writing Center’s website, policies, and procedures.