Assistant Director of the Writing Center
City University of New York, New York, NY, United States
Assistant Director of the Writing Center
The Writing Center provides advanced writing support to MA and PhD students enrolled at the Graduate Center. It offers one-on-one consultations, workshops and other group programming, and a growing range of asynchronous resources on its website. The Center also maintains a research agenda in Graduate Writing Center Administration and Graduate Writing Studies, with staff participating in annual research projects that result in co-authored publications.
Responsibilities
Assist with staff training and mentorship of graduate fellows
Assist in the direction and enactment of digital resource projects
Track usage data and assist in the preparation of reports
Assist with event planning, organizing, and promotion
Manage communications, social media, and marketing
Edit a monthly newsletter
Curate content for the website
Design and implement workshops
Hold graduate writing consultations
Serve as project manager of the annual, all-staff research project
Co-investigate research projects and co-author articles
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
Preferred qualifications:
A doctoral degree
Five years of experience in a writing center and/or writing program
Previous experience with writing instruction, writing studies, writing center administration, developmental editing for academics, L2 writing support, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing in the Disciplines, and/or science writing
Experience with graduate-level student support
Administrative experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
CUNY Title Overview
Administers the activities of a learning resource or support center
Supports the design and delivery of academic resources such as tutoring, remedial and other student programs and services, delivered in a variety of modes, including online
Produces and administers training programs, lectures, workshops, seminars and special events
Collaborates with various College offices to improve student and faculty services; implements new services and assures existing services are effectively provided
Serves as resource expert for students and faculty regarding center policies and procedures, and if needed, technology issues related to their learning experience
May assist and/or supervise office operations and/or department budget
Performs related duties as assigned
Compensation and Benefits $68,364 - $79,598/year. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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Responsibilities
Assist with staff training and mentorship of graduate fellows
Assist in the direction and enactment of digital resource projects
Track usage data and assist in the preparation of reports
Assist with event planning, organizing, and promotion
Manage communications, social media, and marketing
Edit a monthly newsletter
Curate content for the website
Design and implement workshops
Hold graduate writing consultations
Serve as project manager of the annual, all-staff research project
Co-investigate research projects and co-author articles
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
Preferred qualifications:
A doctoral degree
Five years of experience in a writing center and/or writing program
Previous experience with writing instruction, writing studies, writing center administration, developmental editing for academics, L2 writing support, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing in the Disciplines, and/or science writing
Experience with graduate-level student support
Administrative experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
CUNY Title Overview
Administers the activities of a learning resource or support center
Supports the design and delivery of academic resources such as tutoring, remedial and other student programs and services, delivered in a variety of modes, including online
Produces and administers training programs, lectures, workshops, seminars and special events
Collaborates with various College offices to improve student and faculty services; implements new services and assures existing services are effectively provided
Serves as resource expert for students and faculty regarding center policies and procedures, and if needed, technology issues related to their learning experience
May assist and/or supervise office operations and/or department budget
Performs related duties as assigned
Compensation and Benefits $68,364 - $79,598/year. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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