Writing Center & ELL Programs Coordinator

Park; Parkville, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Park University in Parkville, Missouri, invites applications for a Writing Center and English Language Learner Services Coordinator. The role reports to the Director of Academic Retention Initiatives and oversees tutoring and program development across campus networks, including online platforms.

The coordinator will recruit and train tutors, implement strategic plans for writing and English language support, and collaborate with faculty and staff to advance student success and inclusion for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English/Composition and Rhetoric, or related field with 3-5 years of professional experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in tutoring writing, based on current writing center pedagogy and Writing Across the Curriculum philosophy.
• Analytical and organizational skills to understand, assess, and contribute to the development of programs and services.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written communication, to effectively interact with student, staff, and faculty stakeholders.
• Cross-cultural knowledge, awareness, and empathy to facilitate student, staff, and faculty development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Writing and ELL academic support services for undergraduate and graduate students across the Park University network.
• Plan, develop, and implement a strategic plan focusing on broad support for all Park students in writing and English language learning.
• Hire, train, schedule, and oversee peer tutoring staff and professional tutors; manage modalities Parkville, Gilbert, Campus Centers and Online.
• Create and present training resources to faculty in collaboration with academic program administrators and leaders.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Writing Center, including online writing center, website, student orientation and workshops.
• Develop innovative programming based on reflective assessment of the Writing Center and its services.

Job description

Park University in Parkville, Missouri, invites applications for a Writing Center and English Language Learner Services Coordinator. The role reports to the Director of Academic Retention Initiatives and oversees tutoring and program development across campus networks, including online platforms.

The coordinator will recruit and train tutors, implement strategic plans for writing and English language support, and collaborate with faculty and staff to advance student success and inclusion for