Academic Support Center Coordinator/Writing (Tenure Track)

Category:: Non -Teaching Faculty Positions
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Department:: Division of Learning Resources, Library, Media & Instruction
Locations:: Valhalla, NY
Posted:: Feb 1, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: ASCCW2123
Position ID:: 158541

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The Academic Support Center Coordinator/Writing (Tenure Track) will participate in the supervision and coordination of tutorial services in the Academic Support Center of Westchester Community College. Responsibilities include the assessment of student skills and the subsequent placement of students in an appropriate academic setting. The incumbent will also:

• Serve as liaison to various credit and developmental departments such as; English, Reading, ESL, and including writing across the campus community of disciplines.
• Train tutors in policy and procedures of the unit.
• Recruit, hire and evaluate tutors.
• Apply assessment concepts.
• Attend departmental meetings and other related group meetings.
• Create scheduling and coordination of tutors.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Keep accurate records of academic services provided to students.
• Provide written reports on the effectiveness of tutorial program review and other college information needs.
• Research and develop methodologies and processes for tutorial services including Information/Instructional Technology.
• Become familiar with learning management systems and hyflex learning module development (e.g. Brightspace).
• Provide supervision on all virtual tutorial components (i.e. askatutor and online tutorial platforms).
• Promote writing on campus.
• Contribute to Program Review cycles for the English department.
• Collaborate with English faculty and Library personnel on maintaining resources related to documentation and citation-MLA and APA styles.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Knowledge of developmental programs and grant writing is required. Knowledge and commitment to the goals and mission of the community college and evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students required, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom. The demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse staff is also required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 3 years of experience in coordinating and running a writing tutorial program and a Master's degree in English or Writing preferred.

Additional Information:

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $57,662. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $68,976. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. Priority will be given to applications received by March 17, 2023. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.