Writing Specialist

Lindenwood University • Saint Charles, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The writing specialist supports students and instructors via classroom writing activities, presentations, and small group/one-on-one consultations. This position collaborates with instructors to develop various levels of writing assignments and assists students in person and virtually while at the Writing Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior related work experience in tutoring or teaching
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas
• Strong leadership and collaborative skills
• Highly organized
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly developed analytical and creative skills
• Proficient in writing formats and styles, including American Psychological Association (APA), Modern Language Association (MLA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), and American Medical Association ( AMA)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in English or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides feedback on students’ writing assignments via in-person, video chat, or email feedback
• Provides intense in-class writing support
• Develops training materials and a composite of resources for writing instructors; trains and mentors writing specialists and consultants
• Provides effective student development and learning strategies for working with under-prepared, approved accommodations for, or anxious students
• Consults with faculty and staff to identify areas for curricular pedagogical enhancement
• Conducts writing conferences for students
• Stays current – through readings, videos, and conference attendance – on best practices in writing center pedagogies
• Provides review, minor editing, and proofreading of instructors’ scholarly articles
• Embeds directly within the learning management system to provide support to graduate and undergraduate students and instructors, as requested
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Supports campus-wide events, to include Family Day and Future Lions
• Provides excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Collaborates with Writing Center colleagues on best practices and conference techniques
• Explains grammar concepts, writing pedagogy, and best practices
• Observes writing consultants to ensure quality of service
• Works with student academic and support services and library staff to support students’ academic needs
• Develops pre-made video tutorials to support concepts and platforms to include Canvas Commons
• Tracks appointments and maintains student records in WCOnline (the Writing Center's online scheduling program) for assessment plan

Benefits

• Employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only)
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only)
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1)
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level