Rutgers University is hiring: Multilingual Writing Specialist in New Brunswick

Rutgers The State University Multilingual Writing Specialist New Brunswick, New Jersey

The Specialist will serve as a liaison between the Rutgers English Language Institute (RELI) and the Rutgers Learning Centers (LCs), providing individual writing assistance, both in-person and online, to undergraduate and graduate students across all academic disciplines and subjects, other than those offered through the Writing Program. This position will be filled by a full-time or part-time RELI staff member in a co-adjunct position with the LCs to offer writing support for multilingual students.

The Multilingual Writing Specialist works with students at all levels of writing competency and on every aspect of the writing process, from outlining, punctuation, and grammar to thesis statements, paragraph development, and analysis. They provide writing coaching for a broad range of writing, including assigned papers, laboratory reports, research papers, senior theses, doctoral dissertations, and personal statements and statements of purpose for scholarships and graduate and professional programs. Writing Specialists also create materials and resources, such as videos and blogs, that address the writing concerns of students and faculty.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in English, the humanities, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of English grammar and usage within the context of assisting multilingual learners with their writing. The Specialist must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work with students from linguistically diverse backgrounds, patience, and a commitment to student achievement and success.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Please state the minimum level of education, experience, licenses, certifications, specialized training, specific knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively perform in the position (software, professional certifications, drivers' license, languages, etc.).

The person will be accessing an in-house data management system for scheduling appointments and completing reports, as well as directing students to complete surveys using Qualtrics survey software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Please state the physical demands and work environment, if any, that are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key functions of this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

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