What are the responsibilities and job description for the San José State University is hiring : Writing Specialist for Online Programs in S position at San José State University?
Job Search Category / Discipline : Student Services
Time Basis : Part Time
Workplace Type : Remote in-state eligible (long distance work arrangement outside business location)
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Job no : 545459
Work type : Staff
Location : San José
Categories : Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Part Time, Student Services, Remote in-state eligible
Job Summary
This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) position. The compensation rate below reflects a 0.5 FTE.
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Success and Academic Programs, and under the direct work lead / supervision of the Writing Center Director, the Writing Specialist for Online Programs provides direct academic support to students seeking online degrees. Working in the SJSU Writing Center under general supervision, the Writing Specialist for Online Programs offers the following services to students and faculty in online courses : one-on-one tutoring via appointments and / or open lab drop-ins, targeted in-class assistance in conjunction with faculty (through embedded tutoring), individualized training and advice about teaching writing online to faculty, and informational sessions about the Writing Center. The Writing Specialist also engages in outreach activities and markets Writing Center events / services specifically to online students. The employee in this role gathers information about areas of need for online students and reports those findings to the Writing Center Director and Coordinator of Online Writing Support Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and / or small-group tutoring sessions with students in online degree programs
- Offer tutoring hours in the evenings and on weekends to support online students with their writing
- Offer additional tutoring hours as needed on an appointment and / or drop-in basis
- Help students improve their writing skills and their ability to self-edit
- Work with students during all phases of the writing process and from various disciplines
- Be embedded in select writing-intensive online courses to support faculty and students in those classes
- Facilitate existing Writing Center workshops to students in courses in which the Specialist is embedded
- Facilitate writing activities and create new writing resources (e.g., instructional videos or handouts) for students in courses in which the Specialist is embedded
- Engage in outreach activities for students in online degree programs
- Advertise Writing Center services and Writing Specialist offerings to students in online degree programs
- Provide reports to the Director and Coordinator of Online Writing Support Services about usage of special services for online students
- Represent the university at conferences on online tutoring and / or writing centers
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
- Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical best practices in general tutoring and in writing centers
- Demonstrated expertise of best practices in university-level writing instruction
- Ability to make effective presentations before groups
- Ability to use appropriate instructional technologies and databases, Google docs / drives, and Microsoft Office suite
- Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned
- General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior
- Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations
- Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements
- Ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data
- Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts
- Ability to rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas Services Office
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job‑related field
- Two (2) years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Professional and Technical Writing, Linguistics, TESOL, rhetoric / composition, creative writing, or directly related discipline
- Two (2) years of experience working in tutoring or writing centers (Master’s level degree can substitute for one year of experience)
- Experience providing writing support to university students
- Experience tutoring and / or teaching students online
- Experience with creating instructional writing resources
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation
Classification : Student Services Professional II
Anticipated Hiring Range : $2,542 / month - $2,688 / month (Salary is reflective of 0.5 FTE)
CSU Salary Range : $5,083 / month - $7,228 / month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents :
All applicants must apply within the specified application period : January 28, 2025 - February 11, 2025 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
Equal Employment Statement
San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
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Salary : $2,542 - $7,228
