Writing Lab Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Writing Lab Coordinator

REPORT TO: Director Instruction and Intervention Equals Retention and Graduation (I2RG)

DEPARTMENT: Title III

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Career and Technical Education Sponsored Grants and HBCU Initiatives

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree required in Education English Technical Writing or related field and or two years of experience teaching mentoring advising career counseling and/or providing student services in a higher education setting. Experience working in a postsecondary writing center/ lab preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Maintain knowledge of diversityrelated issues legislation and best practices.
• Conduct oneonone student writing consultations.
• Assist students at any stage of the writing process from brainstorming and outlining to revising and editing.
• Create and implement subject area workshops for students.

• Submit Writing Lab updates and advertisement to be posted on social media accounts.
• Coordinate all clerical duties associated with writing lab workstudy students.
• Assist with department initiatives that require supporting students with writing.
• Supervise the daytoday operations and maintenance of the Reading/Writing Lab; assure the availability of necessary materials and maintain an appropriate learning environment.
• Establish and monitor lab schedules to optimize tutor availability and student participation.
• Host subject area off campus exposure opportunities.
• Meet and confer with English department faculty; establish and implement program standards policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain records of student lab usage and document communication.
• Adhere to department objectives and monthly reporting processes.
• Participate in professional developments that support continuous development of the lab.
• Evaluate tutorial program on a periodic basis; solicit feedback recommendations and evaluations from faculty members relevant to the program and tutors; propose and implement changes to the program as needed.
• Meet and confer with tutors and students to resolve specific problems; determine appropriate writing tutor and schedule tutoring time; orient new tutors concerning policies and procedures.
• Develop a list of classroom workshops or topics to disseminate to faculty.
• Schedule and conduct lab tours and travel to other locations to evaluate lab operations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths ideas and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions drive innovation and deliver better results.

MISSION

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose passion and profession.

VISION

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

VALUES

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex age disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity equity and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:or Email: .

Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:or Email: