Writing Specialist Job at University of New England
Professional writing support to graduate and undergraduate students in campus-based and online courses, outreach to students, faculty, and staff, contributing to retention and persistence initiatives, and promoting SASC.
This position requires some non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Providing writing support for UNE students
- Developing and maintaining records related to assigned functions
- Conducting periodic assessment of writing support and other programs related to area of specialty.
- Collaborating with other SASC staff on programming for students in on campus and online programs
- Consulting with UNE faculty, staff, and tutors on writing support needs.
- Collaborating with Tutor Coordinator on training for writing consultants
- Attending weekly staff meetings, division meetings, and periodic trainings.
- Attending professional development activities
- Outreach to students in academic difficulty due to writing skills deficiencies
- Using software and learning management systems to communicate with students both synchronously and asynchronously to discuss their written work.
- Understanding and complying with the University of New England safety manual, specifically in the annually required training in the areas of Code of Conduct, FERPA, Fire Safety, Red Flag, and Sexual Harassment Prevention.
- Performing other related functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Master’s level degree in a relevant discipline, plus at least two years experience teaching/working in the area of academic writing support in a post-secondary setting or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Experience with technology for synchronous and asynchronous distance learning.
- Ability to work with students individually and in groups.
- Ability to adapt to individual learning needs.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse populations, including adult learners, students who are non-native speakers of English, students who are academically under-prepared, and students who receive accommodations for documented disabilities.
- Ability to support and enhance the following learning skills and executive functions: questioning and probing, problem solving, critical thinking, planning, organizing and decision-making, especially as they relate to graduate level writing.
- Ability to function collegially and collaboratively with faculty and staff to provide an integrated approach to addressing learning assistance.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
For those working in health care and clinical settings only: In order to protect the health and safety of the groups served, all students and employees who work in health care and clinical settings are required by Maine law to be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start of employment. Maine only allows for medical exemptions to the policy. If you believe you are eligible for a medical exemption to the vaccine policy, after receiving a conditional offer of employment, you may seek the exemption through Human Resources. That process will include presenting documentation from your health care provider that outlines your medical conditions that qualify for a medical exemption and the provider’s authorization of the medical exemption. Please note that individuals who are required to be vaccinated per Maine law as a condition of employment will not be employed or permitted to work until they are in compliance with the policy.
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