Writing Center Coordinator

The Writing Center Coordinator will be responsible for the oversight of the writing centers on both campuses; managing and coordinating all writing center activities and day-to-day operations; conducting training sessions and workshops for students and faculty; maintaining the program’s website and social media accounts; designing and creating instructional videos related to writing support; providing one-on-one tutoring of writing center clients; and directly supervising WCC tutors.

POSTING DATE: MAY 18, 2023

SALARY: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 (range: $46,691 - $94,863).

ANTICIPATED START DATE: JULY 1, 2023

The position will be based initially at the Wallace Campus in Dothan.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Administration and Management. Manage and coordinate writing center activities. Ensures that all functions are carried out in a professional, well-organized and accurate manner.

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  Supervise daily functions and work conducted through the writing center.
• Maintain a current awareness of best practices in writing center pedagogy and theory, and introduce these ideas into the writing center.
• Manage all writing center activities.
• Develop knowledge of WC Online tracking system.
• Oversee scheduling of writing lab sessions.
• Oversee WC online reservation system.
• Orient and train new employees.
• Assign work schedules for writing center tutors.
• Provide for appropriate training opportunities for subordinate employees.
• Consider and process requests for leave for employees.
• Approve leave and evaluate attendance for employees.
• Evaluate performance of subordinate employees in accordance with the College Performance Plan.
• Collaborate with English faculty in overseeing writing lab sessions.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops with students and faculty.
  

• Professionally greets writing center clients.
• Visit classrooms and market the writing center’s services to faculty and student population.
• Communicate with faculty to obtain any necessary course materials.
• Maintain regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using the WC Online reservation system.
• Assist faculty with classes visiting the computer lab.
• Network with appropriate college groups and departments.
  

• Promote Writing Center services among faculty and students through class visits and/or presentations, workshops, website, social media, and other publicity.
• Conduct outreach to faculty.
  

• Cultivate relationships with community members.
• Serve as a resource person and provide advisory services within assigned subject matter areas and contributes to welfare of community through participation in areas of interest.
• Plan, conduct, or participate in special events related to areas of expertise.
• Pursue personal professional improvement; participate in programs, workshops, and classes to maintain competencies.
• Perform other duties as required.
  

• Reports to work on time, at appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
• Understands that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval are unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
• Performs a productive full day’s work.
• Ensures that service to students and the general public is top priority.
• Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
• Adheres to all College and System policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
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  Master’s degree in English, Composition/Rhetoric Studies, or Education from an accredited college or university is required.
• One academic year experience teaching English courses in a secondary or post-secondary setting or one year of professional tutoring experience in writing is required.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and extended hours as necessary is required.
• Ability to travel between campuses as needed is required.
• Experience designing and teaching post-secondary composition courses is preferred.
• Experience coordinating or managing a community college or university writing center, including training and supervising of tutors is preferred.
• Experience with web design, audio and visual recording, social media publicity management, and data analysis is preferred.
  

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. A complete application packet must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 15, 2023. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Wallace Community College employment application
• Current resume
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications.
• Employment verification letter(s) verifying one (1) academic year experience teaching English courses in a secondary or post-secondary setting or one year of professional tutoring experience in writing. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. If an employment verification cannot be obtained, i.e. business is no longer in operation, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts or pay stubs or W-2 forms to verify the minimum required 1 year of experience.
• Appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received the minimum of a bachelor's degree in English or related discipline. Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process but they must identify the applicant, institution, degree earned and the date the degree was conferred. (A copy of the diploma will not suffice). NOTE: If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.
  

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact:

• WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
• All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2519.

Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding