Coordinator, Writing and Study Skills

University of New Brunswick; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Coordinator for Writing and Study Skills to enhance student success through innovative academic support. This role involves creating educational resources, providing tutoring, and collaborating with faculty to align support with course requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and experience in teaching writing and academic skills. Join a vibrant community committed to fostering an inclusive environment, where your contributions will significantly impact student achievement and retention. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students while working in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Full Pension

Three Weeks Vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a discipline where writing and communication are emphasized.
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching writing and academic skills.

Responsibilities

• Create educational resources and provide tutoring sessions.
• Collaborate with faculty to align services with course requirements.
• Manage tutor inventory and maintain student records.

Skills

Teaching Writing

Academic Support

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Mentorship

Education

Masters Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Closing Date: May 16th, 2025 at 4:00 PM

STUDENT AFFAIRS & SERVICES
Student Affairs & Services (SAS) amplifies the student experience by providing access to inclusive, innovative, and high-quality essential services that promote well-being, connected communities, and student success. SAS helps students find their way by supporting them achieving their academic, personal, and life goals.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton| On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:45 am - 4:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Salary Range: $53,023 - $68,930 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to Manager Student Success, the Coordinator, Writing and Study Skills plays a key role on the writing and study skills team within the Student Success department of Student Affairs & Services and is committed to fostering student success, satisfaction, persistence, and retention. This role is responsible for creating educational resources, and collaborating with faculty to align support with course requirements while also ensuring students receive high-quality academic support in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

• Help students identify and overcome writing, communication, and study skills challenges to support their academic success.
• Provide individual and group tutoring sessions.
• Interpret assignments and writing style guides to assist students effectively.
• Ensure each student receives effective support, leading to measurable improvements in their academic performance.
• Create educational resources to enhance student learning.
• Work closely with faculty to align services, understand course requirements and identify student skills gaps.
• Identify common writing and academic readiness challenges among students and design programs and services that address these issues.
• Assess student needs and track progress over time to ensure interventions were successful.
• Ensure that the writing and study skills program evolves to meet the needs of contemporary students.
• Design program and service assessments, track efficacy, and prepare reports.
• Manage tutor inventory.
• Maintain student records and manage databases and case management systems.
• Stay current with research and trends in student success and academic support.
• Manage day-to-day expenditures within approved budget.
• Work with Manager, Student Success to prepare annual budget submission and to prepare and submit funding proposals.
• Hire, train, and supervise, part-time staff, and peer tutors.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and professional development for part-time staff.
• Develop strategies to increase student awareness of the centre and encourage service utilization.
• Create promotional materials and host information sessions.
• Maintain and update online resources, including the university website and social media.
• Represent the Centre at university events and initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Masters degree in a discipline where writing and communication are emphasized.
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching writing and student academic skills to adults.

Additional Strengths

• Supervisory experience is a strong asset.
• Thorough understanding of the UNB community.
• Good working knowledge of computer hardware and software including the full suite of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Extensive working knowledge of university-level learning skills related to reading, writing, critical thinking, and self-management.
• High level of accountability and excellent judgment, decision making, and organizational skills.
• Strength in managing multiple priorities and complex tasks.
• Ability to connect naturally with a wide variety of people, foster collaborative relationships, and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Experience in independently researching, gathering & analyzing data, summarizing, creating reports & recommending solutions.
• Naturally curious and collaborative professional with an interest in trying new ways of doing things, adopting new technologies, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning.

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.