What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Writing Consultant position at Iowa Western Community College?
Description
The Professional Writing Consultant meets face-to-face and via Zoom on our Council Bluffs campus with students in the Writing Center to provide non-prescriptive, process-based feedback on writing tasks and course assignments. In order to aid long-term student retention of effective process-based writing skills, the consultant assists with the creation of supplementary teaching materials. The consultant also conducts promotional presentations on the services offered through the Writing Center to classes and campus groups as requested by faculty and staff members across various departments. Administrative tasks include the collection of usage data and student feedback surveys.
Job Duties
Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address 2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website https://www.iwcc.edu/
The Professional Writing Consultant meets face-to-face and via Zoom on our Council Bluffs campus with students in the Writing Center to provide non-prescriptive, process-based feedback on writing tasks and course assignments. In order to aid long-term student retention of effective process-based writing skills, the consultant assists with the creation of supplementary teaching materials. The consultant also conducts promotional presentations on the services offered through the Writing Center to classes and campus groups as requested by faculty and staff members across various departments. Administrative tasks include the collection of usage data and student feedback surveys.
Job Duties
- Communicates with students via email or in person regarding questions about upcoming appointments or to follow up after completed sessions
- Communicates with faculty via email regarding studentsâ writing assignments
- Consults face-to-face or via Zoom with individual students or small groups on writing tasks and assignments
- Assists students in understanding assignment purposes, goals, and requirements
- Provides non-prescriptive, question-based feedback on drafts
- Aids student writers in creating writing and research plans/outlines
- Supports students in developing effective proofreading and editing strategies
- Facilitates data collection by accurately logging sessions into the scheduling system and promoting the completion of student satisfaction surveys
- Provides in-class support for writing courses in the form of outreach and/or workshops
- Bachelorâs degree in English or a related field
- Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and disability backgrounds of IWCC students
- Strong comprehension of the English language and thorough understanding of academic writing conventions including styles (e.g., APA, MLA) and genres as well as the professional writing conventions expected of general business communication, cover letters, and resumes
- Excellent customer service skills required
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers and students at various levels from front-line to administration
- Illustrates a history of successfully collaborating with coworkers on a regular basis to achieve common goals
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
- Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
- Positive attitude
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
- Ability to pass a background check
- Normal office
- Lift 10 lbs.
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone, and basic office equipment
- Regularly required to talk and hear
Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address 2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website https://www.iwcc.edu/
