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- 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 WRIT Consultant? (Open Ended Question)
- Please describe the types of writing genres (at the college level) with which you have experience. (Open Ended Question)
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- 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 ResumeCover LetterTranscript 1Writing SampleSamples - WritingWriting Sample 2Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation 1Letter of Recommendation 2Letter of Recommendation 3Professional Certifications or LicensuresTranscript 2#J-18808-Ljbffr
WRIT Consultant - Lansing, United States - Delta College
Description
WRIT Consultant (On Site - University Center, MI)
Position Title WRIT Consultant (On Site - University Center, MI)Division/DepartmentDivision/Department Teaching/Learning CenterEmployee GroupEmployee Group SupportStatusFull time, Starting Salary $16.68 $18.
Commensurate with qualifications and experienceThe WRIT Center is closed during the month of July; the selected candidate will be scheduled to work 48 weeks out of the yearPosition Summary InformationPosition Accountabilities and Essential FunctionsThe 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 practiceEngaging in professional development activitiesCreating WRIT instructional materials (e.g., handouts, brochures, videos, etc.) with supervisor inputDeveloping outreach publications with supervisor approval, including social media posts, to contribute to WRIT Center marketing effortsAssisting with training/mentoring other WRIT Consultants through presentations, workshops, and one-on-one guidance and observationsCollaborating with faculty and developing/facilitating WRIT classroom workshopsServing as a helpful colleague to other Delta College faculty and staffRequired Qualifications Associates 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 writingDemonstration of excellent writing ability confirmed by two submitted sample papers and interview assessmentDemonstrated knowledge of English rhetoric, grammar, and usage, including familiarity with multiple disciplines, genres, and stylesAbility to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral formAbility to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, supervisors, and facultySelf-motivated; Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and take initiative in fulfilling job responsibilities while maintaining productivity during down timesCompetency with basic computer technologies, including MS Office, TracCloud and other databases, student information systems, TEAMS , and video-conferencing software (Zoom)Additional Experiences Considered Bachelors 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.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsComplete 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 applicants academic writing.
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