Graduate Writing Support Specialist, Educational Resource Center

Boston University • Boston, MA

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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 a portfolio of writing programs designed to support BU graduate students in their academic writing. The position helps sustain and innovate 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 regularly communicates with participants across schools and colleges. The role also collaborates with faculty, staff, and student stakeholders to ensure offerings are inclusive, well-utilized, and responsive to the evolving needs of the graduate student community. The person in this role is expected to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, and a high level of organization while contributing to a small, collaborative writing support team within the ERC.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and evaluate writing programs that support BU graduate students in their 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