Writing Support Specialist

Job Title: Writing Support Specialist
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 258758
About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Writing Center Coordinator and efforts of the Writing Center for Albany State University’s East and West Campuses and the online Center environment, while also providing varied guiding support for Writing Center assigned student workers. The unique needs of each student contribute to the complexity of the position. Success in this position contributes to the successful education of students and to compliance with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Writing Center. Provides varied guiding support for the work of tutoring personnel and assigned student workers. Tutors students in Writing. Conducts orientation sessions for classes. Provides resources for midterm and final exam preparation. Assists in the selection and maintenance of materials and equipment Assists in maintaining the orderliness of the Writing Center. Aids in coordinating scheduling, coverage, and duties of Center, Peer Tutoring, and Tutoring on Demand (TOD) platform for Writing Center representation. Aids in coordinating Center and office hours for both East and West Campuses and hours for Tutoring on Demand (TOD) platform. Aids in performing tasks related to tracking, data collection, and reporting, utilizing student information systems (SIS) such as Banner and EAB. Serves on assigned committees and task forces. Performs related duties as assigned, to include coverage of duties assigned to the Writing Center Coordinator and Assistant in their absence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English (Writing/Composition) or related field

1 year of experience in Teaching/Tutoring

Proposed Salary

Salary range is from $32,230 to $42,230

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize work and prioritize tasks
• Ability to supervise and motivate personnel

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the field of Writing and English
• Knowledge of Writing and English tutoring principles
• Knowledge t of learning theory and design

SKILLS

• Skill in tutoring.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in timely decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.