Student Writing Coach - FWS

Report to          Coordinator of the Writer’s Studio

Department     Library - Academics

FLSA Status      Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

To assist students of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College to develop success oriented writing skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create an inviting environment to enable students to grow and mature in their writing capabilities
• Assist students at any stage of the writing process through both on-campus and online conferences
  • answer writing-related questions
  • help students learn and practice writing strategies
  • Connect students to the Midwestern style guide
  • direct students to outside resources, 
  • coach students through critiquing to strengthen their work in areas of ideas, structure, flow, etc.
• Maintain detailed records of each student conference
• Assist with writing workshops and special events
• Follow the Writer’s Studio philosophy and process

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

MUST BE CURRENT STUDENT OF MBTS OR SPURGEON COLLEGE, AND

MUST QUALIFY FOR THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM VIA FAFSA

Including, but not limited to

• Christian with high integrity, currently pursuing a relationship with God
• A Bachelor’s degree or 100 Accelerate program hours successfully completed.
• A high level of writing competence (including a strong knowledge of the writing process, effective structure and argumentation, appropriate use of sources, research skills)
• This is not a remote position.  Residency on the Midwestern campus or in the Kansas City Metropolitan area is required.
• Strong verbal coaching and interpersonal skills (the ability to express ideas and answer questions clearly, encourage student success, ask questions, and offer suggestions in a clear and constructive manner)
• Computer skills to enable conferencing effectively with students through e-mail and/or meeting programs, such as Teams
• A servant leader with a strong desire to help fellow students become stronger and more confident writers
• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department
• Able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must show a desire and willingness to learn
• Must possess a positive attitude
• Able to pass background screening, including driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Share office environment
• Varying shifts – working 5 – 10 hours per week
• Extensive phone and computer work required.

PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.