Professional Writing Assistant Writing Center (Part-time)

Company Description:

Immaculata University is a comprehensive, co-ed institution of higher learning that has
emphasized academic success, student outcomes and faith-based values for more than 100 years. Offering more than 75 in-demand undergraduate,
graduate and certificate programs, Immaculata University provides attainable education, personal support and meaningful career pathways to
tomorrow’s leaders. Immaculata’s expansive suburban campus is located in renowned Chester County, Pa., and Immaculata employs more than 330
faculty and staff, who together with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, serve approximately 2,500 students.

Job Description:

The Immaculata University Writing Center invites qualified candidates to apply for the position
of Professional Writing Assistant. The Writing Center is founded on the belief that all writers can benefit from talking about their
writing. The Center’s trained staff act as thoughtful, critical readers who engage in collaborative dialogue with writers from across the
disciplines and at any stage of the writing process. At the heart of its mission is a commitment to helping students develop the skills to
be strong, confident writers through individualized, one-to-one writing support in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Reporting
to the Director of the Writing Center, the successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be tutoring undergraduate and graduate writers
of the Immaculata community. This position is part-time, 20 hours per week, 12 months per year.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide one-to-one writing tutoring to undergraduate and graduate student writers in various modes, including in-person and
  online
• Mentor and contribute to the supervision of undergraduate staff
• Support the daily operations of the Writing
  Center
• Partake in staff-wide professional development
• Participate in Writing Center programming, such as writing
  partnerships, workshops, and outreach presentations
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director

Immaculata University
is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Requirements:

Minimum
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
  and the ability to foster cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to work
  independently
• Computer and technical literacy, with a good command of Microsoft Word and familiarity with various virtual meeting
  platforms
• Evening and weekend availability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior writing center tutoring
  experience, either at the undergraduate or professional level
• Knowledge of academic writing conventions across myriad genres and
  disciplines, including a strong familiarity with APA style and MLA style
• Experience using WCOnline

Experience working
with diverse populations, including traditionally underserved students (such as adult/non-traditional students, multilingual writers, and
students with disabilities)

Additional Information:

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the
requirements of the job.

Application Instructions:

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover
  Letter