Join the Delaware State University Team as an Assistant Director of Writing Studio
Delaware State University is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director of Writing Studio to lead our academic support services for writing. As a key member of the Office of Student Success, you will play a vital role in providing tutorial services for writing across the curriculum, developing and implementing academic support programs, and supervising a team of undergraduate and graduate writing tutors. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on student success and academic achievement in a remote work environment.
About Delaware State University
Delaware State University is a historically black university located in Dover, Delaware. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and innovation. Our Office of Student Success is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals and succeed in their chosen fields.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Writing Studio will report to the Director of Integrated Academic Support Services and will be responsible for planning and supervising all academic support services for writing. This includes developing and implementing writing workshops, managing tutor staff, and providing professional consultations for referred students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in writing center tutoring, excellent communication skills, and experience working with students, faculty, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement academic support programs with faculty collaboration to meet undergraduate and graduate student needs, focusing on writing workshops for research, APA/MLA writing, themed writing, basic skills, and writing-across-the-curriculum.
- Assess outcomes of Writing Studio and academic programs for effectiveness and continuous improvement of program content and customer service.
- Manage efficient year-round operations of the Writing Studio, including recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, and supervision of undergraduate and graduate writing tutors.
- Assist with monitoring online tutoring services provided by Tutor.com and implement and manage Vantage software - Correct English for tutors and ELL.
- Maintain documentation of tutorial session forms to collect, manage, and analyze data for statistical reports on tutorial sessions, student performance, and Writing Studio usage.
- Develop and perform outreach activities, including classroom visits, presentations to student organizations, new student orientations, Open House, Welcome Days, Spring Receptions, and other related University activities.
- Assist in the development and delivery of comprehensive training modules for the Office of Student Success' paraprofessional peer educator staff.
- Monitor and report budgetary expenditures of tutor wages regularly for Title III reporting.
- Submit completion and quality of all work in basic research methods and writing according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with others, fostering collegiality between writing tutors and faculty, and maintain flexibility in work.
Essential Qualifications
- Master's Degree in English, Education, or related field.
- Minimum of three years' experience teaching and working at the university level and prior administrative experience developing appropriate writing support programs.
- Supervisory and/or training experience is a must.
- Excellent analytical skills for evaluation, analysis, and interpretation.
- Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and faculty are essential.
- Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) training and certification of tutors.
- Familiarity with tutor tracking software and database systems (such as BANNER).
- Knowledge of student development theory and/or learning theory, instruction, and study skills methods.
- Experience working with students, faculty, departmental staff, and campus administrators as well as off-campus contacts.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong background in Writing Center tutoring.
- Ability to utilize tutor tracking software for data collection and analysis.
- Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, vocabulary concerns, writing process, rhetoric and composition theory and pedagogy, Writing center theory and pedagogy, and best practices for student tutoring and training.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively make public presentations.
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and without intense supervision, but also effectively contribute to a leadership team with a service-oriented philosophy.
- Outstanding organizational skills and produce quality work under deadlines.
- Flexibility in a changing administrative model.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
Delaware State University is committed to the professional development and growth of its employees. As an Assistant Director of Writing Studio, you will have opportunities to:
- Develop and implement new academic support programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to advance student success and academic achievement.
- Participate in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Contribute to the development of comprehensive training modules for paraprofessional peer educator staff.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Delaware State University is a remote-friendly institution that values flexibility and work-life balance. As an Assistant Director of Writing Studio, you will have the opportunity to work from home or a remote location, with regular virtual meetings and communication with the Office of Student Success team.
Our company culture is built on a foundation of:
- Inclusivity and diversity.
- Excellence and innovation.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Student-centered approach.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
Delaware State University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary range.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Assistant Director of Writing Studio position at Delaware State University. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on student success and academic achievement in a remote work environment. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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