Writing specialist

Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title :

Multilingual Writing Specialist

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Department :

Learning Resource Center - C-DSalary :

Hourly RatePosting Summary :

The Specialist will serve as a liaison between the Rutgers English Language Institute (RELI) and the Rutgers Learning Centers (LCs), providing individual writing assistance, both in-person and online, to undergraduate and graduate students across all academic disciplines and subjects, other than those offered through the Writing Program.

This position will be filled by a full-time or part-time RELI staff member who serves in a co-adjunct position with the LCs to offer writing support for multilingual students.

The Multilingual Writing Specialist provides individual writing assistance, working with students at all levels of writing competency on every aspect of the writing process, including outlining, punctuation, grammar, thesis statements, paragraph development, and analysis.

They provide writing coaching for a broad range of writing, including assigned papers, laboratory reports, research papers, senior theses, doctoral dissertations, and personal statements for scholarships and graduate programs.

Writing Specialists also work independently, creating materials and resources, such as videos and blogs, that address the writing concerns of students and faculty.Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience :

Requires a bachelor's degree in English, the humanities, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and / or experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of English grammar and usage within the context of assisting multilingual learners with their writing.

The Specialist must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work with students from linguistically diverse backgrounds, patience, and a commitment to student achievement and success.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Please state the minimum level of education, experience, licenses, certifications, specialized training, specific knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively perform in the position.Equipment Utilized :

The person will be accessing an in-house data management system for scheduling appointments and completing reports and directing students to complete surveys using Qualtrics survey software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Please state the physical demands and work environment, if any, that are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key functions of this position.Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants : Quick Link to Posting :

https : / / jobs.rutgers.edu / postings / 111826Campus :

Rutgers University-New BrunswickHome Location Campus :

Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

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Last updated : 2024-09-11