Writing Center Specialist (Remote)

Description

What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered? Imagine working for a company that’s dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member. Now, imagine that this company also offers A flexible hybrid work schedule

• Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do
• Outstanding benefits to support your well-being
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
  
  

Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive?

If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about. Here’s a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing: At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence, social responsibility, and diversity.

Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission: to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment. Diversity and inclusion are at our core. At Westcliff, we embrace diversity in every form. Regardless of your race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or age – you belong here.

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community. Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference?

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Writing Center Specialist

Westcliff University seeks a dedicated and dynamic Writing Center Specialist to join our fully online Writing Center

team. The ideal candidate will provide academic writing support to students at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral

levels. Writing Center Specialists act as both tutors and guides, offering asynchronous and synchronous feedback to

help students develop their writing skills and achieve self-sufficiency. This fully remote role offers flexible hours and

requires expertise in the writing process, grammar, academic research strategies, formal academic English, and APA

7th edition formatting.

Essential Job Functions

• Student Support: Provide personalized guidance to students on a wide range of writing assignments, including essays, research papers, and dissertations.
• Skill Development: Foster students’ writing skills by offering constructive and actionable feedback to improve clarity, structure, and academic rigor.
• Resource Sharing: Recommend appropriate resources to address individual student needs and enhance their academic writing.
• Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with the Writing Center leadership to align with best practices and improve student outcomes.
• Timely Delivery: Ensure feedback is delivered promptly, meeting established deadlines and service standards.
• Flexible Availability: Adjust availability to meet Writing Center needs on a part-time schedule.
• Content Creation: Contribute to the development of Writing Center resources, including instructional guides, templates, and FAQs.
• Handles other projects and tasks as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong proficiency in academic writing, including grammar, structure, APA formatting, and research methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Proven organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple student submissions and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word (Track Changes), Google Workspace, and familiarity with online learning platforms.
• Expertise in APA 7th edition formatting and citation styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, and the ability to inspire confidence in students.
• Adaptability to tailor feedback and communication styles to meet individual student needs.
• Experience supporting students with ESL/EFL backgrounds.
• Knowledge of instructional best practices for academic writing.
• Familiarity with online tutoring tools and platforms such as Zoom.
• Proficiency in using citation management tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley)
  
  

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above 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, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.