Writing Center Consultant, Westshore
Department: English
Location: Westshore Campus
Reports To: Associate Dean, LA, & SS-S
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req6485
Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm
Number of Openings: 0
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Consultants
are responsible for providing one-on-one or group consulting in a supportive
environment to students in all disciplines, in order to engage and empower them
to become more competent academic and professional writers.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
- Consultants are responsible for providing one-on-one or group consulting in a supportive environment to students in all disciplines, in order to engage and empower them to become more competent academic and professional writers
- Teaching in a one-on-one setting is integral to the position, although there is no requirement for teaching beyond the duties of the Writing Center
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university (English degrees preferred)
- Demonstrated writing consultation experience in a tutorial or instructional setting
- Experience working with community college students
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- Possess working knowledge of writing concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations
- Ability to explain concepts to others effectively
- Ability to effectively communicate study
strategies to ensure academic success
- Ability to work comfortably with people from a
variety of backgrounds
- Possess patience and positive attitudes in
establishing an encouraging learning environment
- Possess strong organizational and time-management
skills
- Possess excellent written, verbal, and
interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to foster a team environment and work
collaboratively
- Ability to work accurately with great attention
to detail
- Possess excellent customer service skills and
proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
- Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft
Office Suite
- Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle
subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
- Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to
the needs of the community
COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL
COMPETENCIES
- Service Focus
- Communications
- Quality of Work
VERY
IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
- Collaboration
- Time Utilization
IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
- The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
- The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job
and may perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer
mouse and keyboard to type. However, there will be walking; standing;
bending; stooping; and carrying of various items and equipment.
- Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with
travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.
Set-Rate Non-Bargaining Part-Time Position: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $20.91/ hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
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