Graduate Writing Center Lead & Research Assistant

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Semester stipend

Job summary

The Graduate Assistant at Tulane University will support the department in administrative and operational tasks within the ALTC, including leading teams of peer educators, coordinating Writing Center activities, and assisting with programs and research on writing support in higher education.

This role supervises Writing Center tutors, reports to the Writing Center Director and the ALTC Director, works 10-15 hours per week, and provides opportunities to contribute to curriculum development,

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a graduate student at Tulane University.
• Writing Center or Writing Coaching experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the ALTC's Writing Center program.
• Interviewing and hiring new writing tutors alongside the Writing Center Director.
• Onboarding new writing tutors and ensuring they are adequately trained and aware of ALTC policies.
• Observing and evaluating team members.
• Scheduling and helping lead regular team meetings that emphasize Writing Center pedagogy and team building.
• Helping liaise between the Writing Center and the English Department’s Writing Program.
• Performing research on topics including: writing center pedagogy, collaborations between writing centers and writing programs, writing support in higher education.
• Promoting the Writing Center to campus classes, programs, and student groups.
• Assisting the ALTC staff in organizing and delivering special programs during the semester and creating promotional materials.

Skills

Writing Center experience

Education

Active enrollment as a graduate student at Tulane University

Job description

The Graduate Assistant at Tulane University will support the department in administrative and operational tasks within the ALTC, including leading teams of peer educators, coordinating Writing Center activities, and assisting with programs and research on writing support in higher education.

This role supervises Writing Center tutors, reports to the Writing Center Director and the ALTC Director, works 10-15 hours per week, and provides opportunities to contribute to curriculum development,