Assistant Director, Writing Center

Job Title

Assistant Director, Alcorn Writing Center

• Supervises the effectiveness of the peer consultants, ensuring they uphold the Writing Center’s checklist of Professional Standards
• Collaborates with the Director in planning and teaching the Writing Center Practicum course, as well as other writing workshops
• Masters the body of literature representing the Writing Center’s vision of essential pedagogy
• Ensures that the Writing Center is compliant with all applicable University rules, regulations and processes
• Directs and manages the data collection systems so that all reporting requirements are met
• Manages Writing Center promotional activities, including creating and disseminating advertising for related activities and events
• Oversees the quality, use, documentation and security of equipment
• Creates processes that ensure the retrieval and appropriate dissemination of mail and other documents; efficient maintenance of filing, storage and inventory systems

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or related area

Two (2) years’ related experience

N/A

Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and ability to work in accordance with these procedures

Ability to operate standard office equipment

Ability to use a computer and applicable software products, including Microsoft Office

Ability to manage processes and multiple priorities and to work under pressure

Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with other

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information