Writing Center Communication Consultant

Job Description:

• Manage daily operations, coordinate hours, and monitor scheduling for the center.
• Organize the lead writing workshops both in-person and online, provide tutoring to assist students with papers, essays, and other writing assignments, work with faculty and department heads to address specific student writing needs and deliver presentations to classes, and develop online resources for undergraduate and graduate students matriculating through the university.
• Collaborate with faculty and student support programs.
• Collect usage data, maintain records, and report outcomes for institutional effectiveness.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
• Program development skills. Workshop and training skills.
• Proficiency with selected center management software, learning management systems (Canvas), and other office applications.
• Accurate record keeping and assessments.
• Knowledgeable about grammar, syntax, and various citation styles, such as APA and MLA.
• Problem solving skills.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as composition, rhetoric, or literature, along with at least two years of experience teaching composition or working in a writing center.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, administrative experience, and knowledge of tutoring are also commonly required.

 How to Apply:

Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment Application. External applicants can apply here.

Current Southern University employees should apply here.