FYE Project Director/Writing Specialist

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript(s) and the names and contact information of 3 references. Letters of recommendation are optional at this point. If letters are submitted, please upload them with your application under letters of recommendation. You may also have them emailed to [email protected] once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.
Position Information
Job Title
Job Title

FYE Project Director/Writing Specialist
Working Title
Working Title

FYE Project Director/Writing Specialist
Position Type
Position Type

Staff
Department
Department

Student Success Center
Posting Number
Posting Number

201201500
Full or Part Time
Full or Part Time

Full Time
Benefit Eligible

Yes
If Other, Please Explain:
Salary Basis
Salary Basis

12 month
If Other, Please Explain:
Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities include overseeing

FYE

curriculum enhancement and creation of resource materials; monitor enrollment demand to effectively manage course offerings; recruit, select, train, evaluate, and retain quality

FYS

instructors and peer mentors; work closely with IR, student success, and various department across campus to plan and implement targeted retention efforts; provide high-level tutoring and assistance in areas of writing; including but not limited to: organization/development, grammar, syntax, sentence structure, word choice, and mechanics of writing; Understand writing challenges of students to assist in locating and securing of appropriate services; collaborate with Student Success Center personnel and academic departments to provide tutoring and training necessary to improve overall writing skills and quality of writing for

DSU

students; Coordinate and conduct study skills workshops relevant to the needs of struggling writers; Manage dad-to day services offered thought Tutoring Center; Supervisor/train Tutoring Center student employees, including tutors, Supplemental Instructors, and lab monitors, in tutoring best practices; Approve weekly reports and tracking related to Tutoring Center services and overall attendance of general student, student-athletes, and at-risk students; Disseminate and collect essential documents among student employees; Collect, approve, and report student employees’ time sheets at the end of each month; Communicate regular with student employees via email and phone; and other duties as assigned. This employee works closely with First Year Experience, and developmental courses to provide services to promote student success.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Knowledge and skills required for working with college-level students. Demonstrated record of: Strong leadership, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department; Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff; Knowledge of test-taking strategies, time management, and study techniques; Knowledge of grammar, syntax, word choice, and mechanics of English language; and, basic understanding of Banner, new media (Website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) preferred.
Salary

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript(s) and the names and contact information of 3 references. Letters of recommendation are optional at this point. If letters are submitted, please upload them with your application under letters of recommendation. You may also have them emailed to [email protected] once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.
Additional Information
Open Date
Open Date

05/15/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled

Yes
Posting Specific Questions

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DSU Employee
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* Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?

Yes
No

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents

Other Document
Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Delta State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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