Writing Services & Learning Commons Coordinator

Writing Services & Learning Commons Coordinator

Department: Stafford Library

Location: Columbia, MO

Type: Full-time;
Staff

Pay: $23.08 - 24.04 per hour

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The Writing & Academic Engagement Coordinator supports student success through writing development, academic engagement, and Learning Commons programming. Approximately half of the role focuses on coordinating writing support services, including tutoring, tutor development, workshops, faculty partnerships, and writing-related initiatives. The remaining responsibilities support outreach, programming, student engagement, and daily operations within the Stafford Library and Learning Commons. Working closely with faculty, tutors, library staff, and campus partners, the Coordinator helps create a welcoming, student-centered environment that connects students with academic resources and opportunities for success.

• Writing Services
• Coordinate and enhance writing support services for students across disciplines, locations, and instructional modalities.
• Provide writing consultations and support students in developing effective writing, research, revision, and citation skills.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and support peer and professional writing tutors.
• Develop tutor training aligned with College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) standards, academic integrity expectations, and best practices in writing support.
• Create workshops, resources, and programming that address student writing needs.
• Partner with faculty to develop course-specific and embedded writing-support opportunities.
• Support responsible use of generative AI and emerging writing technologies while promoting student learning and academic integrity.
• Assess service utilization, student feedback, and emerging needs to guide continuous improvement.
• Academic Engagement & Learning Commons
• Help foster a welcoming, student-centered Learning Commons environment.
• Promote Library and Learning Commons services through outreach, presentations, events, workshops, and communications.
• Develop programs that encourage student engagement with academic resources and support services.
• Build collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, and student organizations.
• Assist students in connecting with appropriate academic and campus resources.
• Support daily Library and Learning Commons operations, student employees, and service delivery.
• Maintain records and assessment data related to programs, outreach, and student engagement.
• Participate in broader student success initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Communication, Education, or a related field.
• Experience providing writing tutoring, instruction, or writing-center support.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs, workshops, or training initiatives.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn and utilize educational technologies, tutoringsystems, and emerging AI tools.
• Willingness to work occasional evening or nontraditional hours.

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a writing center, tutoring center, learning commons, library, or academic-success environment.
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising tutors or student employees.
• Familiarity with CRLA standards and tutor-development programs.
• Experience supporting online and asynchronous learners.
• Experience developing outreach programs, workshops, faculty partnerships, or student engagement initiatives.
• Experience with academic integrity education, accessibility support, and generative AI technologies.
• Familiarity with academic library services and resources.

The Stafford Library and Learning Commons integrates library services, tutoring, writing support, and academic engagement within a dynamic, student-centered environment. Writing services represent the College's most utilized area of tutoring, serving students across Columbia College campuses and Columbia College Global. The Writing & Academic Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in expanding writing support, strengthening faculty partnerships, and enhancing student engagement…