Student Graduate Assistant, Writing Center - Academic Learning and Tutoring Center

Semester stipend: $6,000

About the role

The Graduate Assistant will support the department in various administrative and operational tasks. The WCA (Writing Center Assistant) will lead teams of peer educators, collaborate with other ALTC staff, support ALTC services and programs, and perform research related to writing support in higher education. The WCA is a direct supervisor for Writing Center tutors and reports to the Writing Center Director and/or the Director of the ALTC.

Schedule: 10-15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the ALTC's Writing Center program
• Interview and hire new writing tutors alongside the Writing Center Director
• Onboard new writing tutors and ensure they are adequately trained and aware of ALTC policies
• Observe and evaluate team members
• Schedule and help lead regular team meetings that emphasize Writing Center pedagogy and team building
• Liaise between the Writing Center and the English Department’s Writing Program
• Perform research on topics including: writing center pedagogy, collaborations between writing centers and writing programs, writing support in higher education
• Promote the Writing Center to campus classes, programs, and student groups
• Assist the ALTC staff in organizing and delivering special programs during the semester and creating promotional materials

Requirements

• Active enrollment as a graduate student at Tulane University
• Writing Center or Writing Coaching experience preferred, but not required