Spectrum & Diversity Scholars Community

Coordinator of the Writing Tutor Programs @ California State University, East Bay

  • 1.  Coordinator of the Writing Tutor Programs @ California State University, East Bay

    Posted Jul 11, 2017 08:22 AM

    We are looking for a new Coordinator of the Writing Tutor Programs @ California State University, East Bay. The Student Center for Academic Achievement is innovative and located in the main university library in Hayward, CA. Please feel free to forward and send me any questions you may have.


    To view the job posting (also posted below) and apply, please follow these directions:



    1. Go to the CSUEB HR website:  http://www.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/hr/employment-opportunities/

    2. Click on "External Job Applicant"

    3. Search for "Coordinator of Writing Tutor Programs (SCAA) - SSP IV" -- the job ID is 5137


     


    Best,


    Lana


     

























































    Job Announcement


     




































































               
     

























         
     

    Job Title:


     
     

    Coordinator of the Writing Tutor Programs (SCAA) - Student Services Professional IV


     

    Job ID:


     

    5137



     
     
     

    Full/Part Time:


         
     

    Full-Time


     

    Regular/Temporary:


     

    Regular


     

    Job Code:


     

    3086


       
     

    Student Services Professional IV


     

    Job Grade:


     

    Range A


     

    Department:


     

    Stu Ctr for Acad Achievement



     
           
                 
       
           
     
































































































































































































               
     

























     

    About CSU East Bay


     

    California State University, East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, California State University, East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). With an enrollment over 15,800 students, California State University, East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.


     
           
             

     
     

    Department Statement


     

    The Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA) provides tutoring support for all fully matriculated California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) students, both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate.  The SCAA also offers workshops and various online and in person services and resources to assist students with their writing assignments.  The SCAA Writing Program is a collaborative effort between five writing support services offered at the SCAA - Writing Peer Tutoring, the Online Writing Lab, the Writing Associates (WA) program, and the Writing Skills Test (WST) preparation and support initiatives.  Our team of 20+ Peer Tutors who work across several programs help us support nearly 1500 students and 4000 visits.


     
           
     

    About the Position


     

    Under the guidance of the SCAA Director, the Coordinator of the Writing Tutor Programs will have 2 programs under his/her/their jurisdiction: (1) Writing Peer Tutoring and (2) the Writing Associates (WA) program.  Consequently, the Coordinator of the Writing Tutor Programs will plan, develop, and lead the coordination of both programs. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and facilitating training for all Writing Peer Tutors, WA, and tutoring for multilingual students programs according to standards set forth by the College Reading & Learning Association's (CRLA) International Tutor Training Certification Program (ITTCP) and the writing pedagogical needs of the tutors.  The Coordinator will help research and develop best practices in working with the CSUEB student population which includes, but is not limited to, first-generation students, multilingual students, adult learners, etc.  He/she/they will offer support for tutors under his/her/their jurisdiction through observations and feedback.  

    The Coordinator will implement "best practices" based on his/her/their knowledge of other campus writing centers and current trends in writing pedagogy while working closely with faculty, students, advisors across campus to identify the specific needs of the CSUEB community. The Coordinator will engage with campus faculty interested in writing instruction and oversee a complementary Writing Associates (WA) program.  The Coordinator will join the University community in exploring local writing values across campus and collaboratively designing effective academic plans for the teaching of writing in a variety of disciplines. The Coordinator will make the SCAA¿s work in writing visible to the community, assess the effectiveness of its programs on an ongoing basis, and engage in strategic planning to make sure that SCAA's writing initiatives maximize student success.


     
           
     

    Responsibilities


     

    Coordinate Writing Peer Tutors Program
    *    In collaboration with the SCAA Director and the Online Writing Lab (OWL) Coordinator, hire, train, and advise approximately 10 Peer Writing Tutors
    *    Per the standards of the College Reading & Language Association (CRLA), develop tools and facilitate trainings to help Peer Writing Tutors provide effective instruction to tutees
    *    Collaborate with the SCAA Director and STEM Tutor Coordinator to develop professional development, training, and curriculum development (workshops, handouts, etc.) for veteran tutors
    *    Research and develop best practices in working with the CSUEB student population which includes, but is not limited to, first-generation students, multilingual students, adult learners, etc
    *    Provide mentorship to Peer Writing Tutors through one-on-one guidance, regular feedback and observations, and office hours; Assist the peer writing tutors through sensitive and complex interactions between tutors and tutees
    *    Create and disseminate training materials and publications on writing tutor pedagogy and practices to staff, faculty, and other stakeholder
    *    Conduct ongoing program assessment through collection and evaluation of usage data

    Coordinate the Writing Associates (WA) Program
    *    Hire, train, and advise approximately 10 Writing Associates (WA) on integrating writing assignments and instruction into courses across the curriculum
    *    Establish and maintain guidelines, operations and systems concerning the WA program, which include matching WAs to faculty members according to fit and schedule, approving time of WAs, etc.
    *    Conduct on-going outreach to faculty members from across the curriculum for participation in the WA program 
    *    Develop tools and facilitate trainings to help WAs become effective partners with faculty members and provide effective support to students in their courses
    *    Conduct ongoing program assessment through collection and evaluation of usage data
    *    Stay current with research and trends in composition studies and writing center pedagogy, particularly options for online student support
    *    Participate and contribute to campus-wide discussions that explore local writing values across campus

    Publicity, Outreach, and Operations
    *    Assist the SCAA Director and Office Manager with program publicity, outreach, etc.


     
           
     

    Minimum Qualifications


     

    Experience:
    Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.

    A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

    Education:
    Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.


     
           
     

    Preferred Skills & Knowledge


     

    *    A Master's degree or PhD in English, Composition/Rhetoric, ESOL, or related field.
    *    Knowledge and experience with college-level composition, rhetoric, and writing pedagogy.
    *    Experience working with or in writing centers/writing labs.
    *    Experience in program management, particularly related to program design, implementation, and assessment.
    *    Experience working with diverse, multilingual writers at the college level.
    *    Demonstrated ability to independently carry complex assignments and anticipate and analyze problems of program-wide scope.
    *    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse campus community - students, faculty, and staff.
    *    Knowledge of campus goals for student retention and how writing instruction impacts these goals.


     
           
     

    Salary


     

    Salary Range: $4,796.00/mo. to $6,841.00/mo. PLEASE NOTE: The anticipated starting salary will be from $4,796.00/mo. to $5,007.00/mo.


     
           
     

    How To Apply


     

    In addition to the standard CSUEB application, please submit a cover letter, a list of three (3) or more professional references, and resume. Resumes alone will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application.

    To apply on-line, please go to www.csueastbay.edu/jobs. If you are a first time user, you must register, create a user ID and password, fill in your basic information, save and click on the position you are interested in, click on the "Apply Now" button to begin the online application.

    This position will remain open until filled and may close without further notice.


     
           
     

    Condition(s) of Employment


     

    California State University, East Bay conducts pre-employment screening that may include, but is not limited to: criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history.  Candidates must submit to a background check before being offered a position with CSUEB.  Unsatisfactory results of the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSUEB employees who apply for the position.


     
           
     

    EEO Statement


     

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.


     
           
     

    Other Information


     

    All California State University campuses, including CSUEB, will become smoke and tobacco-free effective September 1, 2017. 

    In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the California State University East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available at: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/upd/campus-security-report.html


     
           
     

    Sponsorship


     

    CSUEB is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions.


     
           
     

    Mandated Reporter


     

    All California State University, East Bay employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.


     

     
                     

     


    Lana Mariko Wood, MA, MS


    Library Faculty


    Liaison to Nursing and Health Sciences


    California State University, East Bay


    510-885-2656 | lana.wood@csueastbay.edu


    Pronouns: she/her/hers