Writing Studio Coordinator

About the role

We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success. Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 19 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community. Position Overview Rider University invites applications for a part-time position of Writing Studio Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of the Academic Success Center, the Coordinator provides direct oversight of all forms of writing tutoring. This position is responsible for researching best practices in writing tutoring and for designing, implementing, coordinating, assessing and sustaining high quality professional and peer tutoring services in the Writing Studio.

Responsibilities

• Working with faculty and staff to determine the academic support needs of students in their courses
• Promoting the use of Academic Tutoring services to students and instructors
• Recruiting, hiring, training and supervising 10-15 undergraduate and graduate students
• Monitoring sessions
• Conducting new tutoring training
• Facilitating ongoing training
• Designing and conducting observations and evaluation of each service

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Education, or Literacy
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience tutoring for writing in a college or university setting
• Experience supervising student and/or professional tutors
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in English, Education, or Literacy
• 5-10 years’ experience tutoring for writing and supervising peer and professional tutors in a college or university setting
• Experience with academic support program design and assessment of student learning outcomes

Schedule

This is a part-time, 10-month position.