Part-Time Writing Center Learning Specialist

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Manhattanville University’s Writing Center seeks Learning Specialists to provide one-to-one writing support to undergraduate and graduate students. The role involves in-person and online tutoring across disciplines, using evidence-based pedagogy to foster writers' development and independence.

This non-exempt, part-time position offers an hourly rate of $41.00 and 4-5 hours per week on the Manhattanville Campus. Housing is not provided, and benefits include tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree or current enrollment in a master’s degree program preferred.
• Experience providing writing support in a writing center or classroom setting.
• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting neurodivergent students and students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable about writing skills, strategies, and evidence-based writing pedagogy.
• Tutor up to 5 hours per week in person in the Writing Center.
• Provide one-to-one writing support for students in any discipline and stage of the writing process.
• Provide tutoring in multiple modalities: in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous online.
• Represent the Writing Center professionally in interactions with students, faculty, and campus partners.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in campus outreach as appropriate.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based tutoring practices

Inclusive, student-centered education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or current enrollment

Job description

Manhattanville University’s Writing Center seeks Learning Specialists to provide one-to-one writing support to undergraduate and graduate students. The role involves in-person and online tutoring across disciplines, using evidence-based pedagogy to foster writers' development and independence.

This non-exempt, part-time position offers an hourly rate of $41.00 and 4-5 hours per week on the Manhattanville Campus. Housing is not provided, and benefits include tuition remission.