Writing Specialist

Title: Writing Specialist (Remote)

Location: United States

Job Description:

Position Title: Writing Specialist

Department: Writing Support

Classification: Staff, Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Director of Writing Support Location: Remote from anywhere in the continental US, with the ability to travel to campuses and other locations.

Compensation: Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The starting salary for this position is $65,000.00.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Writing Support, Writing Specialists serve as primary resources for the continued growth and outreach for Antioch University's synchronous and asynchronous tutoring services. Writing Specialists are responsible for supervising the synchronous and asynchronous branches of writing support, including the hiring and training of a staff of Writing Consultants (5-8) and Peer Writing Consultants (10-15) who provide live, synchronous, and asynchronous writing tutoring and support services via Zoom. Members of the University Writing Support Department, Writing Specialists collaborate with the Director of Writing Support and each other to deliver writing services to students, faculty, and staff throughout all University programs and departments. In the Writing Support Department, the Writing Specialists take the lead on facilitating and coordinating a slate of writing workshops for students, as well as training Writing Consultants and Peer Writing Consultants to facilitate these workshops. Writing Specialists are also responsible for coordinating writing support groups in response to the expressed needs of students, faculty, and staff. In collaboration with the University Writing Support Department, the Writing Specialists contribute to delivering inclusive writing pedagogy to students, faculty, and staff throughout the university. This is a full-time, 12-month staff position. Writing specialists must be committed to full-time work with some flexibility for time zone differences, occasional evening hours between 5pm and 8pm, and possibly limited Saturday hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Branch Leadership (65%):

• Consult with the Director of Writing Support to hire and train Writing Consultants and Peer Writing Consultants (FWS Students) responsible for delivering synchronous and asynchronous tutoring support
• Collaborate with the Director of Writing Support and HR to ensure hiring and payroll operations are maintained for Writing Consultants
• Collaborate with Financial Aid to ensure hiring and payroll operations are maintained for all FWS students
• Maintain general oversight of the Submittable platform and the WCOnline scheduling systems
• Supervise VWC Submittable and WCOnline queues, reports, tutoring sessions, and client reports, including following up on sessions and staff performance
• Facilitate and coordinate scheduling of University-wide student workshops and writing support groups in response to student and program needs
• Maintain data on synchronous and asynchronous tutoring offerings including appointments, usage, workshop attendance, evaluation, etc.
• Run staff meetings and professional development sessions for all synchronous and asynchronous tutoring staff
• Manage and respond to student and faculty email contacts regarding the synchronous and asynchronous tutoring centers
• Contribute to department-wide projects as needed in collaboration with the Director of Writing Support
• Cross-train with other Writing Specialists to ensure smooth running of the WS Department

University Leadership (20%):

• Collaborate with Director of Writing Support and Writing Support Department to maintain sustainability and integrity of writing support throughout the University
• Consult about program development and writing support with other academic support and student services departments as needed
• Represent Writing Support Department on University and Academic Affairs councils, committees and groups; attend faculty meetings, classes, and student orientations as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned (5%)

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in writing-related field or extensive professional writing/editing expertise
• College-level writing teaching experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration
• 1-3 years' experience in:
• Training, supervising, and evaluating writing tutors
• Coordinating post-secondary academic support services

Preferred:

• 3-5 years' experience in:

• Training, supervising, and evaluating writing tutors

• Coordinating post-secondary academic support services

• Experience in writing program/writing center administration

• Experience in online writing support and program development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed.

• Demonstrate the leadership and motivational strengths that Antioch believes are critical to leader success: accountability, adaptability, authenticity, critical thinking, mission-driven and community focus.
• Skilled Negotiator and Communicator - capable of operating with all University constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with persons of diverse backgrounds.

Hours of Employment:

This is a full-time position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor.

Work Location:

May maintain a home office or have an office at one of the Antioch University campuses. Specific location will be established in consultation with the supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions represent the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of this position at any time.

Benefits Summary:

Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; vacation accrues monthly (3 weeks from 0 - 5 years; 4 weeks after 6 years; carry-over allowed up to 3.75 days 0 - 5 years; up to 5 days, after 6 years and up); 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); 15 paid holidays; tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request).

Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement

The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.