<p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>The Coordinator for the Writing Center is responsible for providing effective tutorial support for writing at CCRI, consulting with faculty and staff about writing and teaching-related concerns and managing the Liston Campus Writing Center with the goal of ensuring that all students have the support needed to be successful writers and learners. The coordinator will work closely with the Director of Tutoring and Writing Centers to support the goals of the Learning Commons, and to promote, coordinate, and evaluate Writing Center programs and services among all campuses of the college.</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Tutoring:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assist students throughout the writing process and with a range of written assignments</p> </li><li> <p>Accommodate students by appointment or on a walk-in basis and by conducting workshops</p> </li><li> <p>Select and train student writing tutors and part-time professional tutors, and supervise their work and professional development</p> </li><li> <p>As needed, oversee Providence Tutoring Center when Coordinator is out or on other campuses</p> </li></ul> <p>Writing Center Administration:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Create, update and maintain records of Writing Center use and data related to student population</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with establishing and developing writing center policies and activities to stay current with theory and practice in the field</p> </li><li> <p>Develop programs, coordinate activities, and evaluate services so that they are consistent at Writing Centers on all campuses</p> </li><li> <p>Provide input and support to the English Department's Writing Committee regarding writing courses</p> </li><li> <p>Stay abreast of research and developments related to the teaching of English and writing center operations</p> </li><li> <p>Create, update and maintain tutoring training material</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with and support embedded tutors working in English classes on the Liston campus</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with Tutoring Center Coordinator and English department to provide support for English Language Learners</p> </li></ul> <p>Faculty and Staff Support:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Consult with administrative departments including Advising and Counseling, Access, and Disability Accessibility for Students to meet student needs</p> </li><li> <p>Manage Writing Center referrals received through early alert platform, and confer with referring faculty as needed</p> </li></ul> <p>Communications and Website Management:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Promote a positive image of CCRI and its Writing Centers</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct classroom visits as requested by faculty, and attend campus events such as orientations and resource fairs</p> </li><li> <p>Create, design and publicize activities via email, flyers, website content, and other methods</p> </li><li> <p>Create, revise, and maintain the Writing Center's website</p> </li></ul> <p>Testing and Placement:</p> <ul> <li>Assist with evaluating written placement exams as needed </li></ul> <p>Other Duties:</p> <ul> <li> <p>General office duties as necessary, answer phones, emails, scheduling appointments, making copies, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Other job duties as assigned</p> </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's degree in rhetoric and composition or related field</p> </li><li> <p>Writing center experience</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to train and mentor tutors</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to interact with college-wide faculty</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to keep records and prepare necessary reports</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to maintain materials within the writing center</p> </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience and/or coursework related to supported English Language Learners</p> </li><li> <p>Experience teaching writing at a post-secondary institution preferred, particularly at a community college</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.</p>