WRIT Consultant - San Diego, United States - Delta College

Description

WRITConsultant (On Site - University Center, MI)

Position Title


WRITConsultant (On Site - University Center, MI)
Division/Department
Division/Department

Teaching/Learning Center
Employee Group
Employee Group

Support
Status
Full time, Starting Salary $16.68 – $18.51 per hour: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

The


WRIT
Center is closed during the month of July; the selected candidate will be scheduled to work 48 weeks out of the year
Position Summary Information
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of

belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion

in student, faculty and staff.


POSITION

SUMMARY :
This position is an on-campus, in-person role in order to provide the maximum availability to students. Consultants provide academic writing and reading support to currently enrolled Delta College students.


ESSENTIAL

DUTIES

AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

BUT

ARE

NOT

LIMITED

TO

THE

FOLLOWING :
Conduct both in-person and online synchronous and asynchronous consultations with students to develop their academic reading and writing skills for a broad range of assignments/activities (e.g., academic essays, reflection papers, creative works, lab reports, case studies, research papers, scholarship writing, visual presentations, blogs, textbook chapters, peer-reviewed articles, etc.)
Provide supportive feedback (using MS Word commenting feature) for online paper and/or presentation submissions.
Meet individual students "where they are" in their writing processes and share relevant composing strategies (e.g., idea generation techniques, thesis and paragraph development, source integration, self-editing skills, and various citation styles)
Participate effectively in required orientation sessions, ongoing trainings, and regular staff meetings.
Conduct outreach activities, including but not limited to


WRIT
orientations, classroom presentations, customized workshops, and peer review group facilitations, etc. to familiarize faculty and students with the services offered in the


WRIT
Center.
Collaborate with developing college writers/readers in an encouraging manner that inspires their confidence and independence.
Serve as primary point-of-contact in


WRIT
Center during shift and maintain


WRIT

operations:

timely opening and closing procedures, updating TracCloud schedule to reflect maximum availability and modalities, answering phone, responding to emails, greeting clients, completing comprehensive consultation notes/student recommendations immediately after sessions, checking and maintaining supplies, and other administrative tasks.

Maintain clear, accurate, and detailed records of consultations and ensure


FERPA
confidentiality.

Other duties include:
Completing eLearning assignments about writing center/tutoring research and practice
Engaging in professional development activities
Creating


WRIT
instructional materials (e.g., handouts, brochures, videos, etc.) with supervisor input
Developing outreach publications with supervisor approval, including social media posts, to contribute to


WRIT
Center marketing efforts
Assisting with training/mentoring other


WRIT
Consultants through presentations, workshops, and one-on-one guidance and observations
Collaborating with faculty and developing/facilitating


WRIT
classroom workshops
Serving as a helpful colleague to other Delta College faculty and staff

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree (preferably in English, Secondary Education/Language Arts, Linguistics,

TESOL , Composition or in another writing-intensive discipline with previous training in and/or openness to training in writing center pedagogy)
Minimum of one year experience in teaching, tutoring, or otherwise supporting college-level academic reading and writing
Demonstration of excellent writing ability confirmed by two submitted sample papers and interview assessment
Demonstrated knowledge of English rhetoric, grammar, and usage, including familiarity with multiple disciplines, genres, and styles
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form
Ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, supervisors, and faculty
Self-motivated; Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and take initiative in fulfilling job responsibilities while maintaining productivity during "down" times
Competency with basic computer technologies, including MS Office, TracCloud and other databases, student information systems,

TEAMS , and video-conferencing software (Zoom)

Additional Experiences Considered

Bachelor's degree (preferably in English, Secondary Education/Language Arts, Linguistics,

TESOL , Composition or in another writing-intensive discipline with training in or openness to training in writing center pedagogy)
Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses, two writing samples: (one narrative and/or creative and the other research-oriented with source integration), and at least 3 references, preferably 2 of whom are familiar with the applicant's academic writing.

Posting Specific Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?

Chronicle of Higher Education Website
MI Works / MI Talent Bank

Michigan HERC Website
Other

If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting. (Open Ended Question)

• As a community college, Delta is committed to advancing student equity and creating a sense of belonging for each student. What are some ways you envision supporting these goals as a
  WRITConsultant? (Open Ended Question)
• Please describe the types of writing genres (at the college level) with which you have experience. (Open Ended Question)
• As a
  WRITConsultant, what would be some challenges you would expect working with community college students, particularly those from traditionally marginalized groups? How could you best assist them in your role? Please explain your rationale and provide specific details and/or examples to support your response. (Open Ended Question)
• Please discuss your availability (including evenings and weekends) and the campuses/learning centers you would be able to travel to in order to consult with students in a face-to-face setting. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Transcript 1
Writing Sample
Samples - Writing
Writing Sample 2
Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Professional Certifications or Licensures
Transcript 2

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