Assistant Coordinator - Writing Center (Part-Time, Variable Hour) Medical & Healthcare - Orem, UT at Geebo

Assistant Coordinator - Writing Center (Part-Time, Variable Hour)

Salary: $15.55 - $19.44 Hourly
Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: FY2402561
Division: Academic Affairs - Student Success
Department: Writing Center
Opening Date: 04/22/2024
Closing Date: 5/10/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
First Review Date: 05/13/2024
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Sample
Optional Documents: Other
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Position Announcement
Utah Valley University is seeking a part-time Assistant Coordinator! Working under the direction of the Writing Center Director, the Writing Center assistant coordinator primarily assists with the daily operations and management of the Writing Center, specifically in connection with scheduling, educating, and supervising staff. The assistant coordinator may also assist with some leadership for the Writing Center, including strategic planning, assessment, communication, and program & resource development.
The Writing Center assistant coordinator will oversee scheduling for the Writing Center, Writing Fellows, and the Graduate Writing Center, including setting up schedules and daily maintenance of schedules. This includes managing scheduling platforms, staff schedules, and schedule requests. The Writing Center assistant coordinator ensures the collection and maintenance of data related to Writing Center programs and resource use and pulls schedule data for assessment reports. They are responsive to daily Writing Center communication, both internal and external. The Writing Center assistant coordinator helps hire, train, evaluate, and supervise part-time staff.
The assistant coordinator also assists with mentoring staff and helping Writing Center programs maintain university alignment. They attend meetings, complete projects, provide committee service as assigned, and perform other duties as determined in consultation with the director.
Summary of Responsibilities
  • Staff Education and Supervision: Help onboard, train, and supervise writing center tutors. Supervise staff as employees, including helping mentor and discipline staff under direction of the director. Assist with employee timekeep and payroll as needed
  • Scheduling and Data Management: Build and maintain staff schedules for Writing Center programs. Set up schedules for all Writing Center programs using the scheduling and appointment platform WCOnline or an equivalent platform. Manage daily and long-term schedule changes, including sub requests and call outs. Ensure data collection, maintenance, and archiving for Writing Center programs and resources. Pull data for assessment, strategic planning, and reporting, as requested for the director or coordinator.
  • Manage the Daily Operations of the Writing Center: Work with staff to help ensure Writing Center programs and services operate smoothly and stakeholders can access needed resources. This includes ensuring tutorial services and coordinating info booths, events, presentations, and workshops. Keep current on best practices for program management and work with the administrative team to ensure quality program management.
  • Communication: Respond to daily internal and external Writing Center communication, including email, Teams channels and posts, phone communication, and in-person requests. Work with the administrative team to send out weekly updates to Writing Center staff.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned. Assists with tutoring students in the graduate writing center (graduate prep, professional documents, masters and PhD level writing assignments, GRE prep, etc.) and helps conduct workshops for higher-stakes writing.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or three years of post-secondary education and one year of relevant work experience; or any combination of post-secondary education and experience to total four years. Experience with tutoring/teaching in an academic or professional organization.
Preferred
Qualifications:

Preference given to those who have completed CRLA L1
certification and/or have completed a Writing Center training course (such as UVST 3110) with a grade of A- or better. Previous writing tutoring and/or administrative experience preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Writing Sample
Optional:
  1. Tutoring or Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge
  • Knowledge of and experience with student support programs, including a good understanding of the learning process and learning differences; knowledge of tutoring/tutorial strategies
  • Knowledge of and experience with designing, planning, and implementing academic workshops and outreach initiatives
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse student experiences in academic environment
  • Knowledge and strong foundation of academic writing, especially at the graduate and professional levels
  • Knowledge of academic and professional genres, such as theses, dissertations, journal articles, research reports, CVs, cover letters, etc.
  • Knowledge of CRLA certification preferred
Skills
  • Skills in research, analysis, and development to identify program needs, utilize available resources, and create positive program results; skills in problem-solving and decision-making
  • Skills in coordinating promotional events and activities and developing marketing to target particular student groups as appropriate
  • Skilled with various software, including Microsoft suite, Google suite, Teams, MyWCOnline, and/or other learning center platforms
  • Skilled in both written and verbal communication
Abilities
  • Ability to foster academic partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and students of all disciplines and academic backgrounds
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to motivate writers
  • Ability to supervise, train, observe, and evaluate student employees
  • Ability to work independently and complete tasks without supervision
  • Ability to solve problems and communicate solutions with coworkers, supervisors, and students
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of academic records
  • Ability to work with diverse populations

EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible from the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:
  • Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
    • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
    • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
  • Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

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What is your highest level of education?
  • High School or equivalent
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Ph.D.
  • Ph.D. (abd)
  • Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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