Writing Center Specialist-Part-time (Remote)

About the Role

Westcliff University seeks a dedicated and dynamic Writing Center Specialist to join our fully online Writing Center team. The ideal candidate will provide academic writing support to students at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Writing Center Specialists act as both tutors and guides, offering asynchronous and synchronous feedback to help students develop their writing skills and achieve self-sufficiency. This fully remote role offers flexible hours and requires expertise in the writing process, grammar, academic research strategies, formal academic English, and APA 7th edition formatting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized guidance to students on a wide range of writing assignments, including essays, research papers, and dissertations.
• Foster students’ writing skills by offering constructive and actionable feedback to improve clarity, structure, and academic rigor.
• Recommend appropriate resources to address individual student needs and enhance their academic writing.
• Maintain regular communication with the Writing Center leadership to align with best practices and improve student outcomes.
• Ensure feedback is delivered promptly, meeting established deadlines and service standards.
• Adjust availability to meet Writing Center needs on a part-time schedule.
• Contribute to the development of Writing Center resources, including instructional guides, templates, and FAQs.
• Handle other projects and tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong proficiency in academic writing, including grammar, structure, APA formatting, and research methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Proven organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple student submissions and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word (Track Changes), Google Workspace, and familiarity with online learning platforms.
• Expertise in APA 7th edition formatting and citation styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, and the ability to inspire confidence in students.
• Adaptability to tailor feedback and communication styles to meet individual student needs.
• Experience supporting students with ESL/EFL backgrounds.
• Knowledge of instructional best practices for academic writing.
• Familiarity with online tutoring tools and platforms such as Zoom.
• Proficiency in using citation management tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley).

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do.
• Outstanding benefits to support your well-being.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

About Us

At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission: to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion are at our core. At Westcliff, we embrace diversity in every form. Regardless of your race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or age – you belong here. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community.