Graduate Writing Support Specialist, Educational Resource Center

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a part-time Graduate Writing Support Specialist in the Educational Resource Center. You will lead, organize, and evaluate a portfolio of writing programs designed to support BU graduate students, including Dissertation Writing Groups, Writing Retreats, Accountability Partnerships, and a Graduate Writing Workshop Series.

You will manage day-to-day execution, facilitate weekly and seasonal writing gatherings, and coordinate with faculty, staff, and student stakeholders

Qualifications

• Lead, organize and evaluate a portfolio of writing programs for BU graduate students.
• Manage day-to-day execution of Dissertation Writing Groups, Writing Retreats, Accountability Partnerships and a Graduate Writing Workshop Series.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and student stakeholders to ensure offerings are inclusive, well-utilized and responsive to evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize and evaluate a portfolio of writing programs for BU graduate students.
• Facilitate weekly and seasonal writing gatherings and communicate with participants across schools and colleges.

Job description

Graduate Writing Support Specialist, Educational Resource Center

Category

Job Location

Tracking Code

26500928661016

Posted Date

10/23/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 46

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$35,568.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$40,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Part-Time

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Writing Support in the Educational Resource Center (ERC), the Graduate Writing Support Specialist leads, organizes, and evaluates a portfolio of writing programs designed to support BU graduate students in their academic writing. This position plays a key role in sustaining and innovating a vibrant suite of peer-focused programs, including Dissertation Writing Groups, Writing Retreats, Accountability Partnerships, and a Graduate Writing Workshop Series. The Specialist manages the day-to-day execution of these initiatives, facilitates weekly and seasonal writing gatherings, and regularly communicates with participants across schools and colleges. The role also requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and student stakeholders to ensure that offerings are inclusive, well-utilized, and responsive to the evolving needs of the graduate student community. The person in this role is expected to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, and a high level of organization while contributing to a small, collaborative writing support team within the ERC.

Required Skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.