Multilingual Writing Center & ELL Services Coordinator

CPY001 Park University; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition-paid undergraduate classes for

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Park University, a private liberal arts institution founded in 1875 with main campus in Parkville, Missouri, seeks a coordinator for English language learning and writing center services. The role partners with faculty across departments to support international and non-native English-speaking students, overseeing tutoring, mentoring, and program development.

The position reports to the Director of Academic Retention Initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English/Composition and Rhetoric or related field with 3–5 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of tutoring writing, Writing Center pedagogy, and Writing Across the Curriculum.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural skills for working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Writing and ELL academic support services for undergraduate and graduate students, including training tutors and mentors.
• Plan, develop, and implement a strategic plan for writing and English language learning support across Park University.
• Hire, train, schedule, and oversee writing tutors and professional tutors in the Writing Center across all Park campuses.
• Create and present training resources to faculty in collaboration with academic program leaders.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Writing Center, including online writing resources and workshops.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cross-cultural knowledge

Analytical and organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in English/Composition and Rhetoric

3-5 years of professional experience in education

TESOL/ESL related training or certification (preferred)

Job description

Park University, a private liberal arts institution founded in 1875 with main campus in Parkville, Missouri, seeks a coordinator for English language learning and writing center services. The role partners with faculty across departments to support international and non-native English-speaking students, overseeing tutoring, mentoring, and program development.

The position reports to the Director of Academic Retention Initiatives.