FT Writing Lab Supervisor - SVC
Salary
$56,780.00 - $64,712.00 Annually
Location
Sierra Vista-District Wide, AZ
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2602206-000291
Division
FT--Student Services
Departments
FT--Student Services - Tutoring
Opening Date
07/21/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Remote Work Eligible
No
Pay Grade
EX10 11 Months
Duration/Parameters
Full-time; 11 Months/Year
Position Summary
Position Summary: The Writing Lab Supervisor is responsible for providing oversight and coordination of tutoring services in language and writing skills across the curriculum in collaboration with faculty, including coordinating the training and scheduling of full-time, professional, senior, and peer tutors to meet the needs of students, and for creating and implementing writing tutorial programs that guide and assist students with homework, problem solving and test preparation, facilitating student learning and understanding.
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
Marketing Statement
Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
CHECK OUT COCHISE COLLEGE HERE!
2023 Fortune Ranks Sierra Vista Best Places to Live For Families
Our City: Best Place for Families to Live in U.S.
About Cochise County - Explore Cochise
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Collaborates with faculty in the creation and implementation of a writing lab program; provides input into operating policies and procedures; markets the tutoring lab and its services; develops and conducts tutor and tutee workshops that promote integrity and consistency of tutoring services; participates in student welcoming and onboarding events; guides and coordinates tutors' daily activities, ensuring alignment with specified program goals and operating requirements
Supervises full-time, professional, senior, and peer tutors, including making hiring recommendations, designing and implementing training activities, scheduling tutor services, etc.
Provides tutor services to individual students or groups of students in scheduled group study sessions to review principles, solve problems, and review student essays; assists students to develop writing skills and assists with the mechanics of writing skills; conducts classroom visits; assists students with computer use, discusses ideas for papers, reviews speeches; assists students with language and reading assignments; coordinates tutoring services with internal stakeholders; recruits developmental students
Researches and selects learning materials, textbooks, software and equipment to facilitate tutoring; coordinates training sessions; identifies and implements technology for use in the lab; reviews and revises programs and procedures; ensures tutoring services are available in multiple modalities to support student access
Participates in college-wide meetings, committees, training and events as required
Performs other related duties as assigned
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Master's degree in English, journalism, or a related field, from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
Four years related professional experience, preferably in a higher education instruction and/or tutoring
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of peer counseling/tutoring processes and methods
Knowledge of tutorial/learning materials and instructional aids
Knowledge in areas of writing, English, journalism
Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans
Skill in supervisory practices and techniques
Skill in listening to issues, synthesizing information and reaching sound conclusions
Skill in dealing effectively with upset or anxious students
Skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other department staff, students and the public
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important
Reports To: Director of Student Success
Cochise College is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package as part of total compensation for our benefit eligible employees.
Employer Cochise College
Address 901 N Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, Arizona, 85635
Phone 520-515-3623
520-515-5464
Website https://www.cochise.edu