College of Education Advanced Academic Writing Specialist

California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Educational Benefits

EAP

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach seeks a College of Education Advanced Academic Writing Specialist to provide high quality, targeted writing support for doctoral and graduate students and faculty. Responsibilities include developing workshops, coordinating writing support infrastructure, and offering individualized coaching in person and virtually.

The role emphasizes thesis/dissertation writing, collaboration across departments, and building programs to enhance graduate writing

Qualifications

• Academic writing support for graduate students and faculty.
• Dissertation and doctoral writing coaching experience.
• Experience assisting diverse graduate students with feedback and writing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide writing coach support to doctoral and graduate students and faculty with dissertation, thesis and scholarly writing through 1-1 consultations, small groups, classroom visits, workshops and seminars.
• Develop a routine writing workshop and seminar series for doctoral students and other academic writers, covering topics like APA, word processing, and writing in second/third language contexts.
• Develop and maintain writing assessment and referral systems to connect writers with appropriate editing support and services.

Education

Bachelor's degree with upper/graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields

Three years of professional experience in student services programs

Job description

College of Education Advanced Academic Writing Specialist

Job no: 563767
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

The College of Education Advanced Academic Writing Specialist will provide high quality, targeted and customized writing support, idea/topic development support for doctoral, other graduate students, and faculty individually and in group in person and virtual settings with dissertation, thesis and scholarly and policy writing (e.g. workshops, seminars, etc.). Build and maintain an infrastructure for writing support including workshops, seminars, scheduling systems, and managing requests for writing support for diverse learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide writing coach support. Support doctoral, other graduate students and faculty individually and in group settings with dissertation, thesis and scholarly and policy writing through 1-1 consultation, in small groups, classroom visits, workshops, seminars and other methods and hold routine office hours.
• Writing workshops/seminars. Develop a routine writing workshop and seminar series to support doctoral students and other academic writers. Topics may include: finding your scholarly voice, using word processing software (e.g. tracked changes), APA, use of AI, etc., writing in your second/third language, developing self sufficiency in your writing, writing expectation in graduate school, translating, empowerment and ownership in the writing process, writing anxiety.
• Develop and maintain writing assessment and referral system. Assess student writing, develop an assessment process for matriculated students, and refer writers to appropriate editing support and services (e.g. APA, formatting, tables, etc.).

Department

Educational Leadership

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular/probationary position.

Classification

Student Services Professional III

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $5,540 - $6,087 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,540 - $7,893 per month.

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated effectiveness in providing academic writing support to doctoral and master’s students, including thesis and/or dissertation writing coaching/support, experience helping students understand faculty feedback, including on dissertation/thesis and academic course papers, experience helping faculty understand student writing challenges and needs, including on dissertation/thesis and academic course papers, and demonstrated history of providing academic writing support for diverse students at the graduate level, with demonstrated effectiveness in online, hybrid courses and/or in person modalities and contexts, and experience providing feedback to students using critical theories and/or critical methodologies (qualitative and/or quantitative) in their dissertations/thesis.

They will organize panel presentations and workshops on writing and publishing, including organize and facilitate graduate writing accountably groups and writing retreats to support timely completion of dissertations/thesis and course assignments, assist graduate students and faculty in setting and refining their short- and long-term academic writing goals, and foster a culture of continuous learning by identifying academic writing skill gaps and recommending appropriate development opportunities to improve by emphasizing a culture of writing as a developmental, skills-based process among graduate students. They will have the ability to collaborate with the faculty and staff department team to develop writing initiatives and interventions for graduate students, including conducting writing assessments to identify students’ individual writing strengths, skill and areas for improvement.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence".

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with upper or graduate coursework in counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields and three years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.
• Previous experience engaging dissertation and doctoral students

Licenses / Certificates

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on University business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects (10 pounds or less).

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail] .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

Advertised: Nov 06 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 20 2026 Pacific Standard Time