Writing coachReturn HomeApply NowJob no : Work Type : Faculty - Part TimeLocations : New Orleans, LACategories : Communications
College : DCC
Department : Academic Affairs
Sub department : Communication
Type of Appointment : Unclassified - Tutor
Duties and Responsibilities :
Coach students in all phases of writing according to Writing Center training and protocols. Accurately assess and evaluate student writing and practices to determine student needs.
Maintain a rigorous training standard by completing all assigned trainings and readings in a timely manner. Assist in Director-assigned projects and teams.
Be prepared for working with students with special needs. Promote an inclusive and equitable work environment. Maintain accurate and complete records and upload data promptly.
Required Education : Bachelor's degree
Required Experience : One semester of tutoring writing privately or in a writing center environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Experience in developmental English composition. Experience in working within marginalized / under-resourced communities.
Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and MLA protocols.
Required Licenses or Certifications : None
Preferred Education : Graduate work or degree in English or Writing. HBCU alums.
Preferred Experience : One year of tutoring experience in a writing center.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Multilingual, proficiency in APA protocols, knowledge of ELL protocols
Benefits : As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.
Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays ( per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.
DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.