Director of Writing Center

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Regular Full-Time Salisbury, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition

Academic Affairs

Success Center

Director, Success Center

The Writing Center Director directs the day-to-day management of the LC Writing Center in an efficient manner that ensures the satisfactory evaluation of all student papers submitted and effectively supports student writing efforts.

• Develop standard policies and procedures for evaluating student papers and resumes.
• Responsible for making request for services, equipment, materials, and supplies
• Maintain an attractive, motivating environment in the Writing Center
• In concert with peer centers conduct outreach to college faculty and the campus at large; develop and facilitate writing workshops
• Make recommendations to Director of Success Center for ways to improve services in the Writing Center.
• Meet regularly with the Dean and faculty of English to discuss issues pertinent to the unique writing requirements of their department
• Meet regularly with the Directors of Success Center to develop assessment tools for tracking the use.
• Monitor submitted student papers submissions; correspond with students regarding incomplete submissions and/or papers submitted in incorrect format
• Handle external inquiries about Writing Center methods, procedures, policies, hours of operation, etc.
• Collect, print and submit to instructors reports of tutoring activity for each student; retain accurate records of student reports each semester
• Track and report Center activity as required including the quarterly Trustee Board Reports, Annual Report, Weekly Reports and Monthly Reports and SACS reports.
• Training and supervision of peer tutors
• Maintain the Website and promotional materials for the Success Center
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ensure offices and files are adequately secured daily
• Provide workshops and assist with writing support for the Bridge & Beyond Program
• Support the efforts of College Skills classes and other offices within the Success Center
• Support the efforts of Livingstone College
• All duties as assigned.

Master’s Degree in English or Doctorate of English;
Writing proficiency; extensive experience teaching and tutoring.

• Knowledge of college-level instructional requirements and methods
• Supervisory, managerial, and interpersonal skills
• Broad knowledge of rhetoric and composition
• Knowledge of rules of grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of various literary genres
• Knowledge of modes of composition typically taught at college level
• Knowledge of composition and writing center theory promoted by authorities in the field
• Knowledge of technology needed to assist students in writing
• Effective keyboarding skills and knowledge of related software applications
• Skilled in making schedules, setting priorities and utilizing resources
• Skilled in managing instruction
• Skilled in the application and transference of rules pertaining to grammar, punctuation, and rhetoric
• Ability to stay current in Writing Center methodology and research
• Ability to produce effective compositions
• Ability to act in a professional and ethical manner in dealings with colleagues and administrators
• Ability to inform the faculty concerning sessions with students who seek writing instruction
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the position
• Ability to learn the technology used at Livingstone College
• Ability to do assessments and collect student data
• Maintain office files and resources

Writing Center Director should possess the following computer capacity

• Microsoft 365
• PLATO
• Blackboard

Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning designed, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong…