The Graduate Assistant will support the department/organization in various administrative and operational tasks.
Job Description
The WCA will be charged with leading teams of peer educators, working collaboratively with other ALTC staff, supporting ALTC services and programs, and performing research related to writing support in higher education. The WCA is a direct supervisor for Writing Center tutors and reports to the Writing Center Director and/or the Director of the ALTC. 10-15 hours per/week.
Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the ALTC's Writing Center program
Interviewing and hiring new writing tutors alongside the Writing Center Director
Onboarding new writing tutors and ensuring they are adequately trained and aware of ALTC policies
Observing and evaluating team members
Scheduling and helping lead regular team meetings that emphasize Writing Center pedagogy and team building.
Helping liaise between the Writing Center and the English Department's Writing Program
Performing research on topics including: writing center pedagogy, collaborations between writing centers and writing programs, writing support in higher education
Promoting the Writing Center to campus classes, programs, and student groups
Assisting the ALTC staff in organizing and delivering special programs during the semester and creating promotional materials.
Qualifications:
Active enrollment as a graduate student at Tulane University
Qualifications:
Active enrollment as a graduate student at Tulane University
Writing Center or Writing Coaching experience preferred, but not required.
JOB DUTIES
Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the ALTC's Writing Center program
Interviewing and hiring new writing tutors alongside the Writing Center Director
Onboarding new writing tutors and ensuring they are adequately trained and aware of ALTC policies
Observing and evaluating team members
Scheduling and helping lead regular team meetings that emphasize Writing Center pedagogy and team building.
Helping liaise between the Writing Center and the English Department's Writing Program
Performing research on topics including: writing center pedagogy, collaborations between writing centers and writing programs, writing support in higher education
Promoting the Writing Center to campus classes, programs, and student groups
Assisting the ALTC staff in organizing and delivering special programs during the semester and creating promotional materials.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Orleans, LA
Skills
Academic Writingunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Coachingunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Higher Educationunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Pedagogyunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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