Writing Support Specialist

7 days ago

grande prairie, division no. 19, Canada Northwestern Polytechnic Full-time $54,000

Support NWP students with writing, grammar, and citation instruction as a full-time Writing Support Specialist in the Learning Commons. This temporary role includes weekly evening shifts.

The entry-level Writing Support Specialist provides writing and grammar support to students at Northwestern Polytechnic. The position focuses on thesis statements, essay structure, citation styles, and tutoring. It also includes in-class sessions, student workshops, and basic library circulation duties. This temporary full-time assignment runs from January 4, 2027, through April 30, 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one writing tutoring sessions for students
  • Explain thesis statements, essay structure, and citation practices
  • Offer drop-in writing support around campus
  • Lead in-class essay writing process sessions
  • Run student workshops and perform library circulation duties

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, or English as a Second Language
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Accurate and precise written expression
  • Ability to teach various citation styles
  • Effective Microsoft Office and Google Docs skills

Apply writing instruction, citation knowledge, and student tutoring skills while supporting Northwestern Polytechnic's Learning Commons.

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