Writing Services & Learning Commons Coordinator

Columbia College; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia College in Columbia, MO is seeking a Writing Services & Learning Commons Coordinator to support student success through writing development and Learning Commons programming.

The role combines coordinating writing support services with outreach, student engagement, and daily operations. You will collaborate with faculty, tutors, library staff, and campus partners to foster a welcoming, student-centered environment that connects students with academic resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, Education, or a related field.
• Experience providing writing tutoring, instruction, or writing-center support.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop educational programs, workshops, or training initiatives.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn and utilize educational technologies, tutoring systems, and emerging AI tools.
• Willingness to work occasional evening or nontraditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and enhance writing support services for students across disciplines, locations, and instructional modalities.
• Provide writing consultations and support students in developing effective writing, research, revision, and citation skills.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and support peer and professional writing tutors.
• Develop tutor training aligned with CRLA standards, academic integrity expectations, and best practices in writing support.
• Create workshops, resources, and programming that address student writing needs.
• Partner with faculty to develop course-specific and embedded writing-support opportunities.
• Support responsible use of generative AI and emerging writing technologies while promoting student learning and academic integrity.
• Assess service utilization, student feedback, and emerging needs to guide continuous improvement.
• Assist students in connecting with appropriate academic and campus resources.
• Maintain records and assessment data related to programs, outreach, and student engagement.
• Participate in broader student success initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing tutoring

Program development

Interpersonal communication

Workshop facilitation

Collaboration with faculty

Mentoring tutors

Educational technology

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/ Writing/ Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position:Writing Services & Learning Commons Coordinator

Location: Columbia, MO

Job Id:2712

# of Openings:1

Writing Services & Learning Commons Coordinator
Department: Stafford Library
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Full-time; Staff
Pay: $23.08 - 24.04 per hour
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Job Summary:
The Writing & Academic Engagement Coordinator supports student success through writing development, academic engagement, and Learning Commons programming. Approximately half of the role focuses on coordinating writing support services, including tutoring, tutor development, workshops, faculty partnerships, and writing-related initiatives. The remaining responsibilities support outreach, programming, student engagement, and daily operations within the Stafford Library and Learning Commons. Working closely with faculty, tutors, library staff, and campus partners, the Coordinator helps create a welcoming, student-centered environment that connects students with academic resources and opportunities for success.
Essential Functions:

• Writing Services
• Coordinate and enhance writing support services for students across disciplines, locations, and instructional modalities.
• Provide writing consultations and support students in developing effective writing, research, revision, and citation skills.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and support peer and professional writing tutors.
• Develop tutor training aligned with College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) standards, academic integrity expectations, and best practices in writing support.
• Create workshops, resources, and programming that address student writing needs.
• Partner with faculty to develop course-specific and embedded writing-support opportunities.
• Support responsible use of generative AI and emerging writing technologies while promoting student learning and academic integrity.
• Assess service utilization, student feedback, and emerging needs to guide continuous improvement.
• Academic Engagement & Learning Commons
• Help foster a welcoming, student-centered Learning Commons environment.
• Promote Library and Learning Commons services through outreach, presentations, events, workshops, and communications.
• Develop programs that encourage student engagement with academic resources and support services.
• Build collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, and student organizations.
• Assist students in connecting with appropriate academic and campus resources.
• Support daily Library and Learning Commons operations, student employees, and service delivery.
• Maintain records and assessment data related to programs, outreach, and student engagement.
• Participate in broader student success initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Communication, Education, or a related field.
• Experience providing writing tutoring, instruction, or writing-center support.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs, workshops, or training initiatives.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn and utilize educational technologies, tutoring systems, and emerging AI tools.
• Willingness to work occasional evening or nontraditional hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a writing center, tutoring center, learning commons, library, or academic-success environment.
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising tutors or student employees.
• Familiarity with CRLA standards and tutor-development programs.
• Experience supporting online and asynchronous learners.
• Experience developing outreach programs, workshops, faculty partnerships, or student engagement initiatives.
• Experience with academic integrity education, accessibility support, and generative AI technologies.
• Familiarity with academic library services and resources.

About the Stafford Library and Learning Commons:
The Stafford Library and Learning Commons integrates library services, tutoring, writing support, and academic engagement within a dynamic, student-centered environment. Writing services represent the College's most utilized area of tutoring, serving students across Columbia College campuses and Columbia College Global. The Writing & Academic Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in expanding writing support, strengthening faculty partnerships, and enhancing student engagement across the Library and Learning Commons.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

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