FWS Writing Coach

Position Overview

Saybrook University is seeking a FWS Writing Coach to join Writing Services. The Writing Coach will provide one-on-one coaching to help students develop their writing skills under the direction of the Writing Services Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching support
• Create supporting documents and materials
• Write reports about completed sessions
• Cook up a time with students at least 2 days before the session
• Participate in weekly team meetings with writing services staff
• Complete onboarding training module(s) and engage in ongoing professional development
• On occasion, help facilitate breakout rooms during events hosted by Writing Services
• Collaborate with full-time staff to plan and organize writing events if desired
• Use technology like e-mail, peer-to-peer video platforms, and learning management systems to facilitate and prepare for writing coach appointments
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Must be an actively enrolled Saybrook student and eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS)
• Competent college-level reading comprehension and writing skills
• Remain in good academic standing with Saybrook University throughout employment
• Commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week of work

Qualifications

• Prior experience tutoring or teaching
• Prior experience working with students remotely
• Prior experience facilitating online workshops or seminars

Physical Requirements

• Regular access to the internet to check and respond to emails and collaborate on documents in the cloud
• Regular use of video conferencing platforms such as Zoom to hold appointments and communicate with other members of the team
• Locate themselves in an area with minimal background noise and have stable internet connections to promote a positive experience

About Saybrook University

Saybrook University was founded over 50 years ago by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century and continues to inspire a new generation of innovators. A non-profit, regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research, Saybrook University’s academic model puts the student at the center of everything we do to provide a unique, transformational learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and counseling, all in flexible learning formats to help students continue to be active contributors to the fields they work in while they advance their education. Saybrook University is proud to be a community of creative, compassionate innovators dedicated to pursuing new ways of thinking and doing for our professions, organizations, and communities.

Compensation

This opportunity is budgeted at $20.00 base compensation. Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.