Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

05/11/2023

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128164

Position Title

Assistant Director - Writing Center

Department this Position Reports to

Institute for Writing and Rhetoric

Hiring Range Minimum

$43,500

Hiring Range Maximum

$54,400

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Part Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

24

Schedule

TBD

Location of Position

Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

To manage the Institute for Writing and Rhetoric’s undergraduate peer-tutoring and Writing Assistant programs.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Masters plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Education

• An MA in an appropriate field (English, Education, Communication, Writing Studies, etc) with training/coursework in pedagogical theory and practice, multilingual instruction, and diverse forms of academic argumentation.

Experience

• Three or more years of experience in writing center work, e.g. as a peer tutor, member of center support staff, or as an administrator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Student supervisory experience.
• An understanding of the ethos of a highly selective liberal arts college.
• Familiarity with writing instruction.
• Consensus building skills.
• A teamwork approach is essential.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

James Dobson

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-8612

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

James Dobson, Department Chair

Department Contact's Phone Number

603-646-8612

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.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/68514

Key Accountabilities

Description

Hiring and Training

• Hiring, training, and supervising the student junior staff, student tutors and writing assistants.
• Oversee quarterly hiring of undergraduate tutors and provide instruction to senior staff tutors as part of hiring process.
• Organize regular workshops and training events for Writing Center staff.

Percentage Of Time

30%

Description

Assessing Writing Center

• Produce quarterly and annual reports on capacity, reach, utilization of tutors, performance of tutors and writing assistants.
• Solicit and summarize feedback from visitors to Writing Center and campus partners.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Budget Responsibilities

• Track expenses and compensation of Writing Center staff on a quarterly basis.
• Distribute annual awards for tutoring staff.
• Work with Program Administrator to reconcile Writing Center lines of Writing Program budget.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Leadership of the student senior staff team

• Provide regular training sessions to enable students to conduct workshops.
• Provide peer feedback to fellow tutors.
• Conduct regular meetings with student staff team.

Percentage Of Time

30%

Description

Liaising with other offices at the College

• Coordinate writing tutoring needs and best practices with Student Accessibility Services, undergraduate deans, new student orientation, Academic Enrichment & Learning, the library, DCAL, language program directors, etc.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Training and support for key campus support programs

• Coordinate and provide training for FYSEP and SEAD program staff, assign tutors to support students in these programs.

Percentage Of Time

10%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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