Instructional Specialist, Writing Lab

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Writing Lab Instructional Specialist assesses writing competencies and develops individualized instruction for writing across the curriculum.

Requirements

Master’s degree in English, writing, education, or related area AND one year of experience with individualized or group instruction/teaching; OR Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, education, or related area AND three years of experience with individualized or group instruction/ teaching; OR, An equivalent combination of higher education in English, writing, education, or related area AND three years of experience with individualized or group instruction/ teaching
Working knowledge of use of technology in a learning environment
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community
Excellent oral and written communication
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
Ability to follow and issue directions
Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
Ability to respond in the event of an emergency

Nice To Haves

Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.

Responsibilities

Instructs students in writing skills through individualized instruction in the Writing Lab.
Reviews classroom assignments; consults with instructors in identifying needs of students in writing.
Cooperatively, with students, develops learning strategies to enhance competencies.
Develops resources (handouts, worksheets, web content) for the Writing Center and conducts writing workshops and classroom presentations.
Identifies barriers to student success and develops a plan to overcome barriers; monitors academic progress.
Provides classroom presentations and collaborates on development of marketing materials to promote services.
Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignments.
Monitors and tracks student attendance in the Writing Lab; recommends methods and policies for continuous improvement to supervisor.
Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development.
Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed.
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities.
May instruct writing courses as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reports to the Dean of Student Success.