Center for Writing Tutor and Office Coordinator (Full time term opportunity)

College of the Holy Cross • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

The Center for Writing Tutor and Office Coordinator provides individualized support for college writers and manages logistics for the College’s writing-across-the-curriculum program. The tutor supports students—including English language learners, students with disabilities, and students working on thesis projects—who need more intensive assistance than peer writing consultants provide. This includes arranging regular meetings and establishing learning goals with students.

The role combines approximately 20 hours per week of writing tutoring with approximately 15 hours per week of administrative and program coordination work. Some scheduling flexibility is necessary. This full-time, fully benefited term opportunity extends through June 30, 2027, with a 44-week annual work schedule.

Requirements

• At least one year of graduate-level work in a relevant discipline.
• Two years of writing center tutoring experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with digital media.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in Rhetoric/Composition is preferred.
• At least one year of college-level teaching or professional tutoring experience is preferred.
• Experience with WCONLINE is highly desirable.
• Additional consideration for candidates available Sunday afternoons or evenings during the academic semester.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized writing support to students who need more intensive intervention than peer writing consultants provide.
• Establish regular meetings and learning goals with students receiving intensive writing support.
• Assist Center for Writing directors in preparing and coordinating the Writer’s Workshop peer tutoring center, Faculty Writing Fellows, faculty writing retreats, the Rhetoric and Composition minor, and Passport.
• Prepare and update the Writer’s Workshop schedule.
• Distribute materials to event attendees.
• Develop newsletter templates.
• Confirm classroom session requests.
• Conduct campus outreach throughout the semester.
• Prepare and facilitate student workshops on specific writing topics.
• Organize research and assessment materials.
• Assist with supervising student employees.
• Approve and report student time cards by established deadlines.
• Perform other event coordination duties as needed.
• Serve as an administrative assistant for the Center for Writing.
• Communicate with campus stakeholders through email and other digital platforms.
• Monitor and maintain office spaces, supplies, and equipment.
• Print documents and prepare materials.
• Schedule and organize meetings and events.
• Coordinate catering.
• Complete budget-related activities through Workday.

Benefits

• Fully benefited term opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed