Writing Support Specialist

Writing Support Specialist

Position:
Writing Support Specialist (Trainer Instructor II)

Location:

Germanna Community College, Fredericksburg, VA and Stafford County Center; work both virtual and on campus.

Work Hours:

Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM (29 hours per week) or as scheduled.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and examine student grades and assignment completion in gateway English courses.
• Confer with English instructors to determine which students require academic intervention.
• Reach out to students, inform them of the availability of assistance, and schedule appointments to meet them as needed.
• Follow up with students to ensure they have all resources to help them achieve success and help them create a success plan.
• Provide drop‑in assistance to students in the Writing Center as requested.
• Research and develop tutorials on various writing topics that serve as barriers for students.
• Conduct outreach presentations to English classes.
• Provide individual academic support to students with special learning needs.

Special Assignments: May be required to perform other duties as assigned, and may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Required Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of all writing topics.
• Microsoft Office 365.
• Tutoring or teaching experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational and judgement skills.
• Knowledge of Google Apps.
• Experience with generative AI apps.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with online academic support environment.
• Experience with online learning tools such as Canvas and Zoom.
• Experience working in a community college.
• Experience with Excel.
• Experience creating academic support materials.

Other Job Details:

• Pay: $28.46–$34.78 per hour (State benefits do not apply).
• Position Code: 29112‑SW.
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time (29 hrs/week), Non‑exempt.
• Supervisor:
  Manager of ACE Writing and ELL Support Services.
• No state vehicle operation; no employee supervision.
• Travel:
  Travel between campuses may be required.

Special Instructions for Applicants with Disabilities: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide an AHP Letter (Certificate of Disability) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑connected veterans may also apply via AHP if they provide an AHP Letter.

Use https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

Contact: email jcave

EEO Statement: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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.

ADA Statement: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement: VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required Fields:

• * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
  • Yes
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Posting Number:

Posting End Date: 07/15/2026