Assistant Director, Center for Writing and Learning

Staff Posting Details

Appointment: Regular, part-time (.92 FTE) position. Full time schedule during the academic year, transitions to reduced hours during the summer.

Work Location:

This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only.

Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director manages day-to-day operations in the Center for Writing and Learning (CWL), in person. The Assistant Director supports student academic achievement at the University of Puget Sound by supervising the Centers office assistants, peer academic consultants, and co-readers; and working with faculty and staff members in the Center for Writing and Learning to assess and further develop our programming

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supports CWL operations (e.g., submitting Facilities requests, ordering office supplies and paper for printers/copiers, managing the department bulletin board, managing CWL social media accounts, and managing departmental shared network drives and Google share drives)

• Leads CWL student general academic success-building, including

• Hires, trains, and mentors Peer Academic Consultants and Co-Readers

• Works with Academic Consultants and Co-Readers to offer CWL workshops on reading and learning, and improving students academic performance.

• Leads workshops and classes as needed on college reading and learning strategies

• Hires, trains, and mentors all CWL tutors in collaboration with CWL Co-Directors.

• Hires, trains, and mentors student Office Assistants

• Creates and manages the schedule each semester for all tutor appointments through WC Online software

• Tracks and monitors all student staff attendance, and approves timecards for all student staff members

• Co-leads new tutor orientation and ongoing education with the CWL Co-Directors

• Coordinates with the CWL Co-Directors to develop and assess CWL services and events

• Interfaces with various university offices to engage in outreach and strengthen visibility of the CWL across the campus community

• Coordinates services for students seeking personalized assistance by assessing student needs and referring to appropriate student, staff, or self-directed resources.

• Represents the CWL on the CARE team

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the Peer Academic Consultants in the CWL
• Supervises the Co-Readers in the CWL
• Supervises the Student Office Assistants in the CWL

Budget Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles a university procurement card

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Education or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of experience and education considered.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with a diverse student population including students with English as a second language and students with disabilities
• Ability to set goals and work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.
• The ideal candidate will also have experience with: supervision of others, assessment practices, educational technology, peer-to-peer learning (as a peer tutor or as a supervisor), data analysis and/or education research.
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

Compensation and Benefits:

Career Framework Information:

Job Family: Academic Support

Level: M1

Pay Grade: 7

The anticipated range for this position is $32.16 to $32.85. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidates education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Please note:

• Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
• Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
• Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits.

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

For more information on Puget Sounds non-exempt staff benefits package, visit: Summary of 2026 Benefits for Staff Members in Non-Exempt Positions.pdf - Google Drive

For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin June 3 and will continue on a rolling basis. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• 3 Professional References (At least 2 supervisors)

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.

University Diversity Statement

We Acknowledge:

• The richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community.
• The intrinsic worth of all who work and study here.
• The investigation and reflection enhance that education upon multiple perspectives.

We Aspire:

• To create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community.
• To increase the diversity of all parts of our university community through a commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts.
• To foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.

We Act:

• To achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity.
• To ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here.
• To prepare citizen-leaders effectively for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.