Graduate Writing Support Specialist, Educational Resource Center

Boston University • Boston, MA

3d • $35,568 - $40,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Writing Support in the Educational Resource Center (ERC), the Graduate Writing Support Specialist leads, organizes, and evaluates writing programs that support BU graduate students in their academic writing. The position sustains and innovates a suite of peer-focused programs, including Dissertation Writing Groups, Writing Retreats, Accountability Partnerships, and a Graduate Writing Workshop Series.

The Specialist manages the day-to-day execution of these initiatives, facilitates weekly and seasonal writing gatherings, and communicates regularly with participants across schools and colleges. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, and student stakeholders to ensure that programs are inclusive, well-utilized, and responsive to the evolving needs of the graduate student community. The Specialist is expected to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, and strong organizational skills while contributing to a small, collaborative writing support team within the ERC.

Requirements

• Demonstrated initiative.
• Independent judgment.
• A high level of organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and evaluate writing programs supporting BU graduate students’ academic writing.
• Sustain and innovate peer-focused programs, including Dissertation Writing Groups, Writing Retreats, Accountability Partnerships, and a Graduate Writing Workshop Series.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of writing support initiatives.
• Facilitate weekly and seasonal writing gatherings.
• Communicate regularly with participants across schools and colleges.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student stakeholders to ensure offerings are inclusive, well-utilized, and responsive to graduate students’ evolving needs.

What This Job Offers

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