Writing Center Assistant

Location: Cheyney

Proudly standing as the nation's oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays;

and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Writing Center Assistant supports students in writing across the disciplines and in all stages of the writing process by helping students develop effective strategies and approaches to writing and by helping students become more confident as writers and as editors of their own work.  The Writing Center Assistant exhibits communication skills that attract students to the Writing Center and helps students to be inspired as writers.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.  The Writing Center Assistant reports to the Writing Center Director. The salary is $25 hourly for up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities (In-person)

* Consult one-on-one with students to help students in writing across the curriculum

* Maintain session-related records

* Develop and offer presentations and workshops on writing

* Liaise with faculty as needed to facilitate academic support efforts

* Engage in professional development as required

* Maintain a flexible schedule of hours during the semester that may include early morning, evening, and weekend assignments

Responsibilities (Online)

* Review and respond to student work submitted in the writing center LMS  to help students in writing across the curriculum

* Maintain session-related records

* Develop the writing center presence in the LMS

* Develop and post presentations and workshops on writing

* Liaise with faculty as needed to facilitate academic support efforts

* Engage in professional development as required

* Maintain a flexible schedule of hours during the semester that may include early morning, evening, and weekend assignments

Required Qualifications

* B.A. in English or a related field

* Familiarity with current writing center pedagogy and best practices

* Familiarity with typical writing assignments from across the curriculum

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Experience working with a diverse range of students with various levels of writing ability

* Information technology literacy skills

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior experience working as a writing center assistant in a college or university writing center

* Experience using academic technology and learning management systems (e.g. D2L)

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

* Cover Letter

* Resume/Curriculum Vitae

* One page writing sample

MAILED, EMAILED or FAXED application materials will not be considered. All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.  Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,…