Writing Centre Coordinator (02086.1)

The Writing Centre Coordinator is an ongoing faculty position in the Integrative Learning and Assessment department Faculty of Student Development. The Coordinator is responsible for coordinating pan-institutional academic writing supportsgrounded in scholarly andragogical process-oriented practicesfor all TRU students through peer tutoring and resource/curriculum development in support of student success.
The primary responsibilities for this faculty position include:
To coordinate provision of writing support for students in face-to-face on-line and graduate programs
To recruit select train and support Writing Centre tutors through ongoing education and professional development opportunities and with SL Coordinator the Peer Academic Coaches (PAC)
To oversee the Writing Centre activities including protocols resources and scholarly practices
To design and deliver or coordinate relevant workshops and presentations for students faculty or for specific courses/programs
To develop relevant supports and resources that are engaging timely and effective
To promote services and resources and to provide outreach support
To plan and manage the annual budget
To engage in service internally and externally that benefits the department TRU and the profession
To participate in ongoing professional development activities to keep abreast of current issues related to writing centres and academic writing in general and specific to higher education.
To teach relevant academic skills courses (e.g. STSS courses)

Required Qualifications
Master of Arts or Master of Education or other relevant masters degree
At least one year of experience working in a post-secondary setting with diverse student groups

Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in writing instruction
The capacity to recognize cultural influences on academic writing preferences and experiences
Experience with educational technologies
Experience working with international students or in ESL instruction an asset