GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Director of Tutoring and Writing Centers is responsible for overseeing and managing all responsibilities pertaining to Marywood University tutoring and writing services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Recruit, train, supervise, and support student and/or professional staff for various tutoring programs
- Provide direct writing assistance for Marywood undergraduate and graduate students
- Monitor current international writing and tutoring center trends and adapt to Marywood student needs
- Research, create, provide, and maintain resources to assist students in developing independent studying and writing skills
- Construct and execute relevant campus and in-class workshops and events as requested and needed
- Promote tutoring and writing services through various mediums and across campus
- Manage and maintain all relevant websites pertaining to tutoring and writing services
- Communicate with faculty, staff, and administration as needed pertaining to tutoring services
- Manage student schedules, payroll, and department budget
- Delegate tasks to tutoring staff as appropriate and necessary
- Communicate and work collaboratively with Student Success staff
- Create and maintain record keeping systems to collect data, monitor growth, and implement changes according to center usage and demands
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skill, abilities):
- Knowledge of APA and MLA required
- Knowledge of current academic writing requirements according to various levels and disciplines in higher education
- Excellent computer and technology skills including Google products, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Learning Management Systems, and Springshare software
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new policies, programs, trends and technologies
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Master's Degree in English, Writing, Composition, Education, or related field
- Extensive experience working with student writing both one-on-one and in a university classroom environment
- Two or more years of related employment
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working for a university writing center
- Experience working with at-risk student populations including: ELL/Multilingual students, students with disabilities, first generation college students, and under-prepared students
- Knowledge and experience implementing Universal Design for Learning
