Writing Instructional Specialist
Ashford University was founded on the principle that education improves lives. Ashford University employees witness such change every day. Accelerated careers, increased earning power and improved quality of life keep Ashford University employees motivated to make a difference with each and every student. Ashford University is doing well by doing good, and we value the opportunity we've been given.
The mission of Ashford University is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.
Position Summary: The Writing Instructional Specialist role includes monitoring and evaluating online courses to ensure that best practice in writing instruction is maintained, providing teaching assistants with constructive feedback and ensuring student learning needs are met within the online course environment. The Writing Instructional Specialist reports to the Writing Instructional Specialist Manager.
Essential Job Duties:
• Provide guidance and support via email and phone to Ashford teaching assistants, staff and students.
• Monitor and evaluate online Writing Services courses.
• Ensure best practice in writing instruction.
• Deliver constructive feedback to teaching assistants.
• Ensure student learning needs are met in the online course environment.
• Contribute to development of instructional and support materials.
Additional Job Duties (include but are not limited to):
• As an active member of the Academic Affairs department of Ashford University, the Writing Instructional Specialist is actively involved and accepts other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
• Accountability & Dependability :Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results.
• Communicating Effectively: Practices active listening, is able to write clearly and professionally, and speak to others appropriately and professionally.
• Deadlines: Schedules work to meet deadlines/performance goals.
• Honor & Character: Inspires trust and integrity by acting ethical and executing the company's mission and values.
• Informing & Judgment: Communicates status of work related projects or personnel situations that may impact the
job/department/organization.
• Job Knowledge: Understands the department's product and is able to clearly articulate and execute in a manner
consistent with the organization's objectives.
• Organizing & Priority Setting: Creates plans to accomplish individual and organizational goals.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identifies and resolves difficult challenges.
Minimum Requirements:
• Experience teaching writing or grading and delivering feedback on student composition skills.
• Computer literacy including PC skills and MS Office.
• Experience using eCollege course management system preferred.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with instructors and students.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Distance Education and/or teaching experience preferred.
• Professional and competent demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively and problem-solve.
• Highly proficient communication skills (oral and written).
Education:
• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in English, Journalism, or Communication.
Note: This opportunity of employment will require a completed pre-employment screening to be inclusive of, but not limited to: a criminal background investigation, a credit check investigation, verification of education credentials, verification of prior employment history and a professional reference check; with review prior to an offer of employment being extended.
