What are the responsibilities and job description for the Writing Specialist (Tutor) position at Westcliff University?

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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.

Job Duties :

Student Support : Provide personalized guidance to students on a wide range of writing

assignments, including essays, research papers, and dissertations.

Skill Development : Foster students' writing skills by offering constructive and actionable feedback to

improve clarity, structure, and academic rigor.

Resource Sharing : Recommend appropriate resources to address individual student needs and

enhance their academic writing.

Collaboration : Maintain regular communication with the Writing Center leadership to align with best

practices and improve student outcomes.

Timely Delivery : Ensure feedback is delivered promptly, meeting established deadlines and service

standards.

Flexible Availability : Adjust availability to meet Writing Center needs on a part-time schedule.

Content Creation : Contribute to the development of Writing Center resources, including instructional

guides, templates, and FAQs.

Handles other projects and tasks as needed.

Requirements

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)

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