Writing and Reading Center Coordinator

Writing and Reading Center Coordinator

Company

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Location

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posted Date

May 11, 2023

Website

https://www.lincoln.edu

Position Type

Administrative, Student Affairs

Employment Level

Administrative

Employment Type

Full Time

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Job Summary

The WRC coordinator is a full-time twelve-month position devised to help the Writing and Reading Center to maximize the academic success of students inside and outside of the classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of the Director of the Writing and Reading Center to assist in all areas of the Center's operation
• Provide one-to-one writing tutoring to undergraduate student writers in various modes, including in person and online
• Assist in scheduling, supervising, and evaluating all Writing Center staff
• Assist in the onboarding, training, mentorship, and professional development of undergraduate tutors and serve as a mentor for tutors
• Assist with new and existing Writing Center programs such as writing partnerships, workshops for students and faculty, and general outreach
• Stay abreast of current scholarship, pedagogy, and best practices in the field, including attendance at scholarly conferences
• Assist with the development and coordination of the delivery of supplemental interactive and informative workshops and other initiatives to enhance the offerings of the WRC
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust programs in response to educational effectiveness and student needs; coordinate outcome-based assessments, assist in the planning and development of programs and services
• Develop, promote, and disseminate materials to advertise WRC services
• Utilize surveys to generate unit and assessment reports in tandem with the Director for the various support activities listed above
• Present weekly progress reports to the Director
• Attend monthly Languages & Literature department meetings and WRC meetings
• Assist with the overall strategic planning for the Center
• Perform all other writing center-related duties as assigned by the Director
• Offers instruction in English course(s)

Job Requirements Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to foster cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated work experience with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities, and solve problems creatively and compassionately
• Computer and technical literacy, with a good command of Microsoft Word and online learning tools
• Prior writing center administrative experience and/or professional writing tutoring experience
• College-level teaching experience

A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) writing center philosophy statement; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

About the Company

Since its founding more than 165 years ago, those three words have defined our mission at Lincoln University. We're dedicated to empowering our students with the knowledge, confidence, and connections to achieve success and rise to the top. Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU), educates and empowers students to lead their communities and change the world.

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http://www.lincoln.edu/