Writing Center Instructional Assistant

Position:
Writing Center Instructional Assistant – Role Code 29111‑SW, Non‑exempt, Pay Band 03, Full‑time/Part‑time (Part‑time) –

Location:

Williamsburg, Virginia

Provides individual and small group instruction and assistance to currently enrolled students who encounter writing‑related problems in their VPCC courses. The incumbent offers a variety of writing‑related instructional resources, collaborates with the Tutoring Center instructional assistants and the Tutoring Coordinator, and serves as a liaison between the Writing Center, the English Department faculty, and other college programs.

• Deliver writing instruction and support to students in small groups and one‑on‑one settings.
• Coordinate with faculty and other campus units to integrate writing instruction into course curricula.
• Assist with scheduling and administration of tutoring services using software such as Navigate and Brainfuse.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and progress.
• Act as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) and Responsible Employee (Title IX) when applicable.

• Demonstrated writing, teaching, and/or tutorial experience at the high school or two‑year college level.
• Experience working with adult learners and underserved populations.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.

• Proficiency in composition and rhetoric; background in English, English education, or related Liberal Arts programs preferred.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet software, databases, and electronic communications.

• Excellent communication and strong listening skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and time‑management skills.
• Analytic problem‑solving skills.

• Create a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and the ability to vary teaching methods according to student needs.
• Work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Communicate study strategies to ensure academic success.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and multiple campus locations.

• Experience with scheduling and tutor administration software such as Navigate and Brainfuse.
• Experience in a higher education setting.

• Operation of a State Vehicle:
  Yes
• Supervises Employees:
  No
• Required Travel:
  Minimal

Selected candidates will be required to complete a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, credit checks, and, if applicable, completion of the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non‑merit factors.

The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), providing reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes.