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Palo Alto University (PAU), a private, non-profit university, founded in 1975 and located in the heart of
Northern California’s Silicon Valley, is a community grounded in values of social justice, dedicated to
addressing pressing and emerging issues in the fields of psychology and counseling that meet the needs of
today’s diverse society. The students at PAU reflect the diversity of the region, are engaged in their
education, and are committed to improving the lives of others. The University sees diversity in its staff
and faculty as very important to serving its diverse student body (or synonymous with inclusive
excellence). PAU has recently been designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian
American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). PAU offers undergraduate
and graduate programs with online, hybrid and residential options, and has an engaged faculty who make
significant contributions to their fields and prepare future leaders who make a difference in the lives of
individuals and communities. When you put all of this together, PAU creates a legacy of confident,
competent, and compassionate professionals who are at the forefront of psychology and counseling and
who move ahead in life by moving lives ahead. Palo Alto University (PAU) is dedicated to promoting
mental health and well-being in our diverse community of students. We are committed to providing
resources and support that empower students to achieve their educational and personal goals.
Position Description
Job Title: Graduate Writing Coach
Department: Student Success, Writing Studio
Reports To: Dr. Robert Randolph, Writing Studio Director
Location: All PAU Campuses and Virtually
Employment Status: Open
Job Summary
Graduate Writing Coaches will provide undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students with writing
support and guidance individually or in small groups. The coaches will contribute to the daily operations
of the Writing Studio by creating a welcoming and professional environment, either on campus or
virtually. While coaches are not copy editors or proofreaders, they will help students improve their skills
by analyzing and revising their academic writing. This role requires excellent writing abilities, strong
interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping others succeed academically.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
The primary role of the Graduate Writing Coach is to support the Writing Studio’s mission to empower
students to become confident and effective writers in support of their academic and professional success.
This position requires the coach to have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt their
coaching methods to meet the needs of the students. The coach may be required to implement
instructional activities in individual and group sessions.
- Provide one-on-one writing assistance: Meet individually with undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral
process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing.
- Conduct writing workshops and group sessions: Plan and facilitate workshops and group sessions on
strategies.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment: Create a welcoming and non-judgmental
- Assist with writing assignments from diverse disciplines: Aid students in understanding and meeting
- Maintain knowledge of writing resources and techniques: Keep abreast of current writing trends,
- Maintain accurate records and track student progress: Keep detailed records of tutoring sessions,
- Collaborate with faculty and staff: Work closely with faculty members, academic advisors, and other
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- Must be enrolled as a master’s or doctoral student in good academic standing (3.0 GPA is preferred)
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication across various genres and academic disciplines.
- Ability to establish rapport with diverse students and create a supportive and inclusive learning
- Strong, active listening and communication skills.
- Prior experience in tutoring, mentoring, or teaching writing is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage tutoring appointments, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive student information with discretion and maintain a professional demeanor.
- Genuine interest in supporting fellow students and promoting their academic success.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
To apply, please submit the following: resume/CV, cover letter, brief writing sample (3-4 pages), and
recommendation letter from a professor to Dr. Robert Randolph ( rrandolph@paloaltou.edu ). PAU is
committed to providing an educational environment that supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
population. In your cover letter, please include information on how your background and experience
have prepared you to be in an environment that holds equity and inclusion core to its mission and values.
EEOC POLICY
The University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its
hiring and other employment practices and in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with
all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists,
employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's race, color, religion, religious
creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military
service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or
any another status protected by law. When necessary, the University will reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform all essential
functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University.
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