Writing Consultant

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Conestoga College Full time

Requisition Details

**Job Title**:
**Writing Consultant**

**Requisition #**:
**23-222**

**Campus**:

Doon

**Department**:

Library & Learning Services

**Payband**:

H

**Starting Rate**:

$33.38

**Payband Range**:

$33.38 - $38.75

**Hours/Week**:

35

**Posting Date**:

Monday, July 3, 2023

**Closing Date**:

Monday, July 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

**Vacancy Type**:

Support Staff - Full-time

Support Staff Full-time New Position

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)

**Responsibilities**:

- Assessing, identifying, and communicating writing issue areas in individual and group appointments
- Providing appropriate information and individualized and/or group feedback to allow students to understand how to improve their writing
- Instructing students on the appropriate principles, procedures, and/or methods of writing, using delivery methods specific to the student's unique learning strengths and challenges
- Developing and facilitating classroom and co-curricular experiential workshops for programs, schools, the general student population, and students transitioning into postsecondary education and faculty/staff
- Providing students with appropriate resources and materials for independent study
- Liaising with faculty, Library Services, Accessibility Advisors, Learning Consultants, Student Success Services team members, and other college personnel
- Facilitating appropriate connections and referrals to support student issues beyond writing skills (e.g., personal concerns, other academic concerns, career concerns, barriers to learning and participation, etc.)
- Providing student support by booking writing appointments and monitoring online booking system to ensure efficient use of resources
- Maintaining accurate and timely contact/service records
- Developing, organizing, and facilitating classroom and co-curricular experiential workshops for programs, schools, the general student population, students transitioning into postsecondary education, and faculty and staff
- Participating in relevant meetings and actively contributing to Writing and Library Services teams, project teams, and internal and external committees
- Participating in the planning and execution of Library and Writing Services and Conestoga College events
- Contributing to Writing Services data collection and reporting processes
- Monitoring trends and patterns in service delivery
- Evaluating the effectiveness of service delivery, identifying key issues, and targeting continuous improvements
- Staying current on writing and reading instruction best practices
- Preparing reports as requested by the Manager

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Linguistics, Education, or other related field
- Two years of demonstrated experience teaching/tutoring writing, including assisting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners with writing skills
- TESL Ontario Certification or equivalent is considered an asset
- Exceptional interpersonal and teaching skills with sensitivity to student’s learning, language, and emotional barriers
- Ability to work as part of a team serving the writing needs of a multi-cultural, diverse student body
- Ability to clearly define boundaries of academic integrity and plagiarism
- Knowledge of grammar, academic essay, report writing, and referencing styles
- Understanding of second language learning and knowledge of conventions used to teach language
- Basic understanding of and ability to informally screen for learning needs/preferences and/or learning disabilities, and to match instruction to these needs
- Demonstrated listening, coaching, and facilitation skills
- Ability to clearly define boundaries of academic integrity, plagiarism, and authorship
- Well-versed in APA, Chicago/Turabian, and IEEE styles
- Basic understanding of the structural differences between other languages and English to assist ESL students
- Ability to change instruction style based on the culture and language of the student and on individual learning needs/preferences
- Access to a reliable mode of transportation for travel between campuses is required

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