Writing and Learning Support Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Writing and Learning Support Specialist Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 28000076 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Alexandria Work Location Alexandria - 510 Hiring Range $55,000/yr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30A-5P

Sensitive Position No Job Description

General Description:

The Writing and Learning Support Specialist supports the daily operations of the Academic Success Center by providing writing and learning support services, assisting with tutor coordination, and promoting student academic success. Reporting to the Tutoring Coordinator, this position provides direct academic assistance to students, supports the training and scheduling of tutors, assists with Academic Success Center programming and assessment, and collaborates with faculty and campus partners to enhance student learning.

Duties and Tasks:

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring in writing and other academic skill areas while coaching students in effective learning strategies.
• Assist the Tutoring Coordinator with recruiting, training, scheduling, and supporting tutors.
• Monitor tutoring services and assist with the daily operations of the Academic Success Center.
• Support tutoring initiatives, workshops, student success programming, and assessment activities.
• Maintain tutoring records and data, including confidential student information.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to promote academic support services and student success.
• Promote Academic Success Center services through outreach and marketing activities.
• Participate on campus, college, and professional committees as assigned.
• Promotion/marketing and monitoring the accuracy of the ASC Website Blog.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Required KSAs:

• Knowledge of writing pedagogy, tutoring practices, student success strategies, and adult learning principles.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess student learning needs and provide effective academic coaching and writing support.
• Ability to train and support tutors while working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and instructional technology to support student learning.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a student-centered environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience providing academic support, tutoring, writing assistance, or instructional support in a college, university, or other educational setting.
• Experience supporting or coordinating tutoring, learning support, student success, or academic support programs.
• Experience leading, training, mentoring, or supervising employees, student workers, tutors, or volunteers.
• Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and varying learning needs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and standard office technology.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a college or university Writing Center, Learning Center, or Academic Success Center.
• Experience supervising or mentoring peer tutors or student employees.
• Experience developing tutor training, workshops, or academic success programming.
• Experience using tutoring management software.
• Experience collaborating with faculty to support student learning.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_4638P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/07/2026 Job Close Date 08/28/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/99614

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand this position will not be eligible for telework during the probationary period of employment, but may be eligible thereafter, based on state mandates and college business needs.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia. (DMV) area.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you applying for this position to satisfy an OPT training requirement for your educational program?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience using Microsoft Office Suite and standard office technology?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience providing academic support, tutoring, writing assistance, or instructional support in a college, university, or other educational setting?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience supporting or coordinating tutoring, learning support, student success, or academic support programs?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience leading, training, mentoring, or supervising employees, student workers, tutors, or volunteers?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and varying learning needs?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)