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Iowa Western Community College Professional Writing Consultant in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Professional Writing Consultant
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Professional Writing Consultant
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type
Regular, Part-Time
Division
Student Services
Department
Student Life and Student Success
Opening Date
11/08/2024
Closing Date
12/18/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Description
The Professional Writing Consultant meets face-to-face or via Zoom with students in the Writing Center to provide non-prescriptive , process-based feedback on writing tasks and course assignments . I n order to aid long-term student retention of effective process -based writing skills , the consultant a ssists with the creat ion of supplementary teaching materials. The consultant also conduct s promotional presentations on the services offered through the Writing Center to classes and campus groups as requested by faculty and staff members across various departments . Administrative tasks include the collection of usage data and student feedback surveys.
Job Duties
Communicates with students via email or in person regarding questions about upcoming appointments or to follow up after completed sessions
Communicate s with faculty via email regarding students’ writing assignments
Consults face-to-face or via Zoom with individual students or small groups on writing tasks and assignments
Assists students in understanding assignment purposes, goals, and requirements
Provides non-prescriptive, question-based feedback on drafts
Aids student writers in creating writing and research plans/outlines
Supports students in developing effective proofreading and editing strategies
Facilitates data collection by accurately logging sessions into the scheduling system and promoting the completion of student satisfaction surveys
Provide s in-class support for writing courses in the form of outreach and/or workshops
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and disab ility backgrounds of IWCC students
Strong comprehension of the English language and thorough understanding of academic writing conventions including styles (e.g., APA, MLA) and gen res as well as the professional writing conventions expected of general business communication, cover letters , and resumes
Excellent customer service skills required
Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers and students at various levels from front-line to administration
Illustrates a history of successfully collaborating with coworkers on a regular basis to achieve common goals
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
Positive attitude
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
Ability to pass a background check
Physical Demands
Normal o ffice
Lift 10 lbs.
Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone , and basic office equipment
Regularly required to talk and hear
We offer paid time off, sick leave, and holidays for our part-time employees. Our amazing benefits and perks also include discounted tuition for you and your dependents. To learn more, click here (https://www.iwcc.edu/about/administration/hr/part-time-employee-perks/) .
Agency
Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website
https://www.iwcc.edu/