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Writing Services & Learning Commons Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 23 - 24
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Writing Services & Learning Commons Coordinator
Department: Stafford Library
Location: Columbia MO
Type: Full-time; Staff
Pay: $23.08 - 24.04 per hour
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Department: Stafford Library
Location: Columbia MO
Type: Full-time; Staff
Pay: $23.08 - 24.04 per hour
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Job Summary:
The Writing & Academic Engagement Coordinator supports student success through writing development academic engagement and Learning Commons programming. Approximately half of the role focuses on coordinating writing support services including tutoring tutor development workshops faculty partnerships and writing-related initiatives. The remaining responsibilities support outreach programming student engagement and daily operations within the Stafford Library and Learning Commons. Working closely with faculty tutors library staff and campus partners the Coordinator helps create a welcoming student-centered environment that connects students with academic resources and opportunities for success.
Essential Functions:
The Writing & Academic Engagement Coordinator supports student success through writing development academic engagement and Learning Commons programming. Approximately half of the role focuses on coordinating writing support services including tutoring tutor development workshops faculty partnerships and writing-related initiatives. The remaining responsibilities support outreach programming student engagement and daily operations within the Stafford Library and Learning Commons. Working closely with faculty tutors library staff and campus partners the Coordinator helps create a welcoming student-centered environment that connects students with academic resources and opportunities for success.
Essential Functions:
- Writing Services
- Coordinate and enhance writing support services for students across disciplines locations and instructional modalities.
- Provide writing consultations and support students in developing effective writing research revision and citation skills.
- Recruit train mentor and support peer and professional writing tutors.
- Develop tutor training aligned with College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) standards academic integrity expectations and best practices in writing support.
- Create workshops resources and programming that address student writing needs.
- Partner with faculty to develop course-specific and embedded writing-support opportunities.
- Support responsible use of generative AI and emerging writing technologies while promoting student learning and academic integrity.
- Assess service utilization student feedback and emerging needs to guide continuous improvement.
- Academic Engagement & Learning Commons
- Help foster a welcoming student-centered Learning Commons environment.
- Promote Library and Learning Commons services through outreach presentations events workshops and communications.
- Develop programs that encourage student engagement with academic resources and support services.
- Build collaborative partnerships with faculty staff and student organizations.
- Assist students in connecting with appropriate academic and campus resources.
- Support daily Library and Learning Commons operations student employees and service delivery.
- Maintain records and assessment data related to programs outreach and student engagement.
- Participate in broader student success initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in English Writing Communication Education or a related field.
- Experience providing writing tutoring instruction or writing-center support.
- Strong written verbal presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs workshops or training initiatives.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with students faculty and staff.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to learn and utilize educational technologies tutoring systems and emerging AI tools.
- Willingness to work occasional evening or nontraditional hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a related field.
- Experience working in a writing center tutoring center learning commons library or academic-success environment.
- Experience recruiting training and supervising tutors or student employees.
- Familiarity with CRLA standards and tutor-development programs.
- Experience supporting online and asynchronous learners.
- Experience developing outreach programs workshops faculty partnerships or student engagement initiatives.
- Experience with academic integrity education accessibility support and generative AI technologies.
- Familiarity with academic library services and resources.
About the Stafford Library and Learning Commons:
The Stafford Library and Learning Commons integrates library services tutoring writing support and academic engagement within a dynamic student-centered environment. Writing services represent the Colleges most utilized area of tutoring serving students across Columbia College campuses and Columbia College Global. The Writing & Academic Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in expanding writing support strengthening faculty partnerships and enhancing student engagement across the Library and Learning Commons.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.
Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
This position is designated by the institution as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). As a CSA you are required to report any information you receive about crimes occurring on or near campus to the Director of Campus Safety.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race color national origin gender religion sexual orientation age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at for a printed copy. Experience:IC
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