"Assistant Director of the Academic Resource Center & Writing Specialist"

Assistant Director of the Academic Resource Center & Writing Specialist

Company:
Wesleyan College

Job Location:

Category:
Tutors and Learning Resources

Type:
Full-Time

Wesleyan College seeks an experienced Assistant Director & Writing Specialist to serve undergraduate students both in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and in the classroom. As the College’s Writing Specialist, this individual will teach one transition to college course per semester as well as provide personalized learning support, both for academic writing and for students developing general academic success skills (time management, organization, exam preparation, note taking, study, and self-efficacy). As the Assistant Director, this individual will oversee the ARC’s student worker hiring and payroll processes while serving as the direct supervisor for a staff of student tutors. The Assistant Director & Writing Specialist will model culturally-responsive, trauma-sensitive tutoring techniques and teach the College’s PDE 210: Principles of Peer Guided Learning course for newly hired student tutors and teaching assistants. The Assistant Director must occasionally be available to work evenings and weekends. Other duties as assigned. Other opportunities for teaching may be available.

Wesleyan College, a four-year national liberal arts college for women, is located in Macon, Georgia, 70 miles south of Atlanta. Wesleyan was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare students to live purposeful and connected lives. Strengths of this small liberal arts college are our diverse student population and our commitment to liberal arts throughout our curriculum.

This is a full-time position with faculty status and benefits. To apply, submit a cover letter, résumé including three professional references, and teaching philosophy. Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications and Training:

• Master’s degree in English (or a closely-related field with 18 graduate hours in English) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Four years of job-related experience in a college/university setting, including developmental education (or learning support) instruction, tutor training and supervision, and promoting retention and student success initiatives at the higher ed level.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively with ARC teammates, faculty, students, staff, and external agencies.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas or Blackboard), Google Suite tools, and payroll software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

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