Writing Center Consultant, Metro

Job Description

Summary

Consultants are responsible for providing one-on-one or group consulting in a supportive environment to students in all disciplines, in order to engage and empower them to become more competent academic and professional writers.

Essential Functions

• Provide one-on-one or group consulting in a supportive environment to students in all disciplines.
• Engage and empower students to become more competent academic and professional writers.
• Teach in a one-on-one setting is integral to the position, although there is no requirement for teaching beyond the duties of the Writing Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university (English degrees preferred)
• Demonstrated writing consultation experience in a tutorial or instructional setting
• Experience working with community college students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess working knowledge of writing concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations
• Explain concepts to others effectively
• Communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
• Work comfortably with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Possess patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Work accurately with great attention to detail
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Demonstrate basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community

Competencies

• Service Focus
• Collaboration
• Time Utilization

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and may perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.
• However, there will be walking; standing; bending; stooping; and carrying of various items and equipment.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume.
• It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application.
• This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments.

Affirmative Action Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.