Graduate School of Leadership and Change | Antioch University · 3 weeks ago
Writing Specialist (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expAntioch University is seeking a Writing Specialist to support their Writing Support Department. The Writing Specialist will oversee tutoring services, hire and train staff, and coordinate writing workshops and support groups for students, faculty, and staff across the university.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Consult with the Director of Writing Support to hire and train Writing Consultants and Peer Writing Consultants (FWS Students) responsible for delivering synchronous and asynchronous tutoring support
Collaborate with the Director of Writing Support and HR to ensure hiring and payroll operations are maintained for Writing Consultants
Collaborate with Financial Aid to ensure hiring and payroll operations are maintained for all FWS students
Maintain general oversight of the Submittable platform and the WCOnline scheduling systems
Supervise VWC Submittable and WCOnline queues, reports, tutoring sessions, and client reports, including following up on sessions and staff performance
Facilitate and coordinate scheduling of University-wide student workshops and writing support groups in response to student and program needs
Maintain data on synchronous and asynchronous tutoring offerings including appointments, usage, workshop attendance, evaluation, etc
Run staff meetings and professional development sessions for all synchronous and asynchronous tutoring staff
Manage and respond to student and faculty email contacts regarding the synchronous and asynchronous tutoring centers
Contribute to department-wide projects as needed in collaboration with the Director of Writing Support
Cross-train with other Writing Specialists to ensure smooth running of the WS Department
Collaborate with Director of Writing Support and Writing Support Department to maintain sustainability and integrity of writing support throughout the University
Consult about program development and writing support with other academic support and student services departments as needed
Represent Writing Support Department on University and Academic Affairs councils, committees and groups; attend faculty meetings, classes, and student orientations as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in writing-related field or extensive professional writing/editing expertise
College-level writing teaching experience
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to collaboration
1–3 years' experience in: Training, supervising, and evaluating writing tutors
1–3 years' experience in: Coordinating post-secondary academic support services
Preferred
3–5 years' experience in: Training, supervising, and evaluating writing tutors
3–5 years' experience in: Coordinating post-secondary academic support services
Experience in writing program/writing center administration
Experience in online writing support and program development
Benefits
Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options
Employer retirement plan contribution of 6%
Voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account
Employer paid life insurance and short term disability
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Long-term disability
Accidental death/dismemberment
Critical illness
Accident coverage plans
Vacation accrues monthly (3 weeks from 0 – 5 years; 4 weeks after 6 years; carry-over allowed up to 3.75 days 0 – 5 years; up to 5 days, after 6 years and up)
12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days)
15 paid holidays
Tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses
Employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual
Company
Graduate School of Leadership and Change | Antioch University
Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) offers innovative, low-residency doctoral and online master's programs designed for working professionals committed to leading transformative change.
201-500 employees
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