Assistant Director, Writing Center

Assistant Director, Writing Center

Salary

$0.00 Monthly

Location

Lorman, MS

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

FY202600149

Department

English, Languages, and Mass Communication

Opening Date

07/17/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Job Title

Assistant Director, Alcorn Writing Center

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises the effectiveness of the peer consultants, ensuring they uphold the Writing Center's checklist of Professional Standards
• Collaborates with the Director in planning and teaching the Writing Center Practicum course, as well as other writing workshops
• Masters the body of literature representing the Writing Center's vision of essential pedagogy
• Ensures that the Writing Center is compliant with all applicable University rules, regulations and processes
• Directs and manages the data collection systems so that all reporting requirements are met
• Manages Writing Center promotional activities, including creating and disseminating advertising for related activities and events
• Oversees the quality, use, documentation and security of equipment
• Creates processes that ensure the retrieval and appropriate dissemination of mail and other documents; efficient maintenance of filing, storage and inventory systems

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism or related area

Minimum Experience

Two (2) years' related experience

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and ability to work in accordance with these procedures

Ability to operate standard office equipment

Ability to use a computer and applicable software products, including Microsoft Office

Ability to manage processes and multiple priorities and to work under pressure

Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with other

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Alcorn State University

Address 1000 ASU Drive, #390

Lorman, Mississippi, 39096

Phone 6018776188

Website https://www.alcorn.edu/