Writing Specialist; Remote

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.

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.

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%)