Part-Time Academic Writing Coach & Tutor

St. Ambrose University; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

PTO & holidays

Tuition remission

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Campus amenities

Job summary

Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids is seeking a part-time Writing Support Specialist to join the Academic Coaching & Enrichment Center (ACE). This role provides writing help, literacy development, and academic success programming for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students across the university network.

The position entails 25 hours per week during fall and spring, with a Cedar Rapids base and remote support to other campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong background in writing instruction, writing consultation, or literacy development.
• Experience supporting diverse learners, including English language learners.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and campus partners.
• Commitment to student success, retention, and inclusive educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead academic writing support initiatives based on current trends and best practices.
• Provide individual writing and English language literacy support to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students through in-person and virtual appointments.
• Teach 1-2 sections of academic writing support courses (1-credit) as assigned.
• Collaborate with faculty to deliver classroom presentations, workshops, and writing resources.
• Create writing workshops, citation guides, instructional materials, and online resources for students and faculty.
• Assist with the hiring, training, and supervision of Peer Educator Writing Tutors across campuses.
• Provide outreach and training to writing tutors on the St. Ambrose University Davenport campus.
• Support a welcoming and positive learning environment for students, visitors, and prospective students.
• Represent academic support programs at campus events, registration days, visit days, and outreach activities.
• Demonstrate effective communication, organization, and time management skills.

Skills

Writing instruction

Literacy development

Student support

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids is seeking a part-time Writing Support Specialist to join the Academic Coaching & Enrichment Center (ACE). This role provides writing help, literacy development, and academic success programming for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students across the university network.

The position entails 25 hours per week during fall and spring, with a Cedar Rapids base and remote support to other campuses.