PositionDirector of Writing CenterDivision: Academic Affairs Department: Success Center Reports to: Director, Success Center Position Summary The Writing Center Director directs the day-to-day management of the LC Writing Center in an efficient manner that ensures the satisfactory evaluation of all student papers submitted and effectively support student writing efforts. Additionally, the Writing Center Director will support the current QEP efforts as well as the College-Wide Writing Initiative. Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe results you will deliver each day that matter most!
- Develop standard policies and procedures for evaluating student papers and resumes.
- Responsible for making request for services, equipment, materials, and supplies
- Maintain an attractive, motivating environment in the Writing Center
- In concert with peer centers conduct outreach to college faculty and the campus at large; develop and facilitate writing workshops
- Make recommendations to Director of Success Center for ways to improve services in the Writing Center.
- Meet regularly with the Dean and faculty of English to discuss issues pertinent to the unique writing requirements of their department
- Meet regularly with the Directors of Success Center to develop assessment tools for tracking the use.
- Monitor submitted student papers submissions; correspond with students regarding incomplete submissions and/or papers submitted in incorrect format
- Handle external inquiries about Writing Center methods, procedures, policies hours of operation, etc.
- Collect, print and submit to instructors reports of tutoring activity for each student; retain accurate records of student reports each semester
- Track and report Center activity as required including the quarterly Trustee Board Reports, Annual Report, Weekly Reports and Monthly Reports and SACS reports.
- Training and supervision of peer tutors
- Maintain the Website and promotional materials for the Success Center
- Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ensure offices and files are adequately secured daily
- Provide workshops and assist with writing support for the Bridge & Beyond Program
- Support the efforts of College Skills classes and other offices within the Success Center
- Support the efforts of Livingstone College
- All duties as assigned.
Education/ ExperienceWhat you will need to be successful! Master's Degree in English or Doctorate of English; Writing proficiency; extensive experience teaching and tutoring.
- Knowledge of college-level instructional requirements and methods
- Supervisory, managerial, and interpersonal skills
- Broad knowledge of rhetoric and composition
- Knowledge of rules of grammar and punctuation
- Knowledge of various literary genres
- Knowledge of modes of composition typically taught at college level
- Knowledge of composition and writing center theory promoted by authorities in the field
- Knowledge of technology needed to assist students in writing
- Effective keyboarding skills and knowledge of related software applications
- Skilled in making schedules, setting priorities and utilizing resources
- Skilled in managing instruction
- Skilled in the application and transference of rules pertaining to grammar, punctuation, and rhetoric
- Ability to stay current in Writing Center methodology and research
- Ability to produce effective compositions
- Ability to act in a professional and ethical manner in dealings with colleagues and administrators
- Ability to inform the faculty concerning sessions with students who seek writing instruction
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to perform all essential functions of the position
- Ability to learn the technology used at Livingstone College
- Ability to do assessments and collect student data
- Maintain office files and resources
Computer Skills: Writing Center Director should possess the following computer capacity
- Microsoft 365
- PLATO
- Blackboard
Life at Livingstone CollegeWhy we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!! Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community. About Livingstone College: Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.