Dartmouth College
Assistant Director - Writing Center
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755
Position Information
Posting date: 10/04/2024Open Until Filled: YesPosition Number: 1128164Position Title: [Position Title]Department this Position Reports to: Institute for Writing and RhetoricHiring Range Minimum: $45,800Hiring Range Maximum: $57,200Union Type: Not a Union PositionFLSA Status: ExemptEmployment Category: Regular Full TimeScheduled Months per Year: 12Scheduled Hours per Week: 40Schedule: TBDLocation of Position: Hanover, NH 03755, 37 Dewey Field RoadRemote Work Eligibility: HybridIs this a term position? NoIs this a grant funded position? NoPosition Purpose
To oversee and advance the undergraduate peer-tutoring and Writing Assistant programs at the Institute for Writing and Rhetoric. This role is responsible for designing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance student writing and communication skills through peer support. The position involves recruiting, training, and supervising peer tutors and Writing Assistants. The role includes developing and refining program policies, monitoring program effectiveness, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for both tutors and students.Required Qualifications
Education:Advanced degree in English, Education, Communication, Writing Studies, or a related field, with coursework in pedagogical theory, multilingual instruction, and academic argumentation.Experience:At least three years in writing center roles (e.g., peer tutor, support staff, administrator).Proven experience in supervising students.Familiarity with the ethos of a selective liberal arts college.Solid understanding of writing instruction practices.Strong consensus-building and teamwork skills are essential.Responsibilities
Manage the recruitment, training, and supervision of undergraduate tutors and Writing Assistants, including overseeing quarterly hiring processes and guiding senior staff tutors.Organize and lead regular workshops and training sessions to develop the skills of Writing Center staff and ensure consistent, high-quality support for students.Create quarterly and annual reports detailing tutor capacity, utilization, and performance, as well as the overall impact of the Writing Center.Gather and analyze feedback from Writing Center visitors and campus partners to assess and improve service quality.Track and manage expenses and compensation for Writing Center staff each quarter.Distribute annual awards to tutoring staff.Collaborate with the Program Administrator to reconcile Writing Center expenditures with the Writing Program budget.Lead regular training sessions to prepare senior student staff to conduct workshops effectively.Offer guidance and feedback to tutors to foster their professional growth.Organize and lead regular meetings with the student senior staff team to ensure coordination and address any issues.Work with various college offices—including Student Accessibility Services, undergraduate deans, orientation programs, Academic Enrichment & Learning, the library, DCAL, and language program directors—to align writing tutoring needs and best practices.Coordinate and deliver training for FYSEP and SEAD program staff.Allocate tutors to support students in these programs effectively.Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.Performs other duties as assigned.Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents:Cover LetterResumeOptional Documents:
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Posting date: 10/04/2024Open Until Filled: YesPosition Number: 1128164Position Title: [Position Title]Department this Position Reports to: Institute for Writing and RhetoricHiring Range Minimum: $45,800Hiring Range Maximum: $57,200Union Type: Not a Union PositionFLSA Status: ExemptEmployment Category: Regular Full TimeScheduled Months per Year: 12Scheduled Hours per Week: 40Schedule: TBDLocation of Position: Hanover, NH 03755, 37 Dewey Field RoadRemote Work Eligibility: HybridIs this a term position? NoIs this a grant funded position? NoPosition Purpose
To oversee and advance the undergraduate peer-tutoring and Writing Assistant programs at the Institute for Writing and Rhetoric. This role is responsible for designing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance student writing and communication skills through peer support. The position involves recruiting, training, and supervising peer tutors and Writing Assistants. The role includes developing and refining program policies, monitoring program effectiveness, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for both tutors and students.Required Qualifications
Education:Advanced degree in English, Education, Communication, Writing Studies, or a related field, with coursework in pedagogical theory, multilingual instruction, and academic argumentation.Experience:At least three years in writing center roles (e.g., peer tutor, support staff, administrator).Proven experience in supervising students.Familiarity with the ethos of a selective liberal arts college.Solid understanding of writing instruction practices.Strong consensus-building and teamwork skills are essential.Responsibilities
Manage the recruitment, training, and supervision of undergraduate tutors and Writing Assistants, including overseeing quarterly hiring processes and guiding senior staff tutors.Organize and lead regular workshops and training sessions to develop the skills of Writing Center staff and ensure consistent, high-quality support for students.Create quarterly and annual reports detailing tutor capacity, utilization, and performance, as well as the overall impact of the Writing Center.Gather and analyze feedback from Writing Center visitors and campus partners to assess and improve service quality.Track and manage expenses and compensation for Writing Center staff each quarter.Distribute annual awards to tutoring staff.Collaborate with the Program Administrator to reconcile Writing Center expenditures with the Writing Program budget.Lead regular training sessions to prepare senior student staff to conduct workshops effectively.Offer guidance and feedback to tutors to foster their professional growth.Organize and lead regular meetings with the student senior staff team to ensure coordination and address any issues.Work with various college offices—including Student Accessibility Services, undergraduate deans, orientation programs, Academic Enrichment & Learning, the library, DCAL, and language program directors—to align writing tutoring needs and best practices.Coordinate and deliver training for FYSEP and SEAD program staff.Allocate tutors to support students in these programs effectively.Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.Performs other duties as assigned.Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents:Cover LetterResumeOptional Documents:
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