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Troy University

Workship - Writing Center Tutor

Troy, AL · On-site

... Writing Center Tutor Position Type Student Department Learning Center - Troy Division Academic ... Minimum Qualifications 1. Must be a current Troy University student enrolled at least half-time. 2. ...

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To thrive as a Director of a University Writing Center, you need advanced academic credentials (often a master's or doctorate in English, Rhetoric, or a related field), experience in writing pedagogy, and strong administrative abilities. Familiarity with learning management systems, digital writing tools, and assessment platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills set leaders apart in managing staff and fostering a supportive learning environment. These competencies are vital for effectively guiding writing center operations, supporting diverse student needs, and promoting academic success across the institution.

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Directors of University Writing Centers often encounter challenges such as managing a diverse team of tutors, meeting the evolving needs of students from various disciplines, and promoting the center's services across campus. Addressing these challenges involves fostering ongoing professional development for staff, implementing flexible and inclusive tutoring strategies, and actively collaborating with faculty and academic departments. Additionally, directors may need to advocate for resources and demonstrate the center's impact through assessment and reporting, ensuring continued support from university administration.

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A Director of a University Writing Center oversees the administration and operations of the writing center on a college or university campus. Their responsibilities typically include managing staff and tutors, developing writing programs and workshops, assessing the effectiveness of writing support services, and collaborating with faculty to integrate writing instruction into the curriculum. The Director also ensures that the center supports students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, fostering an inclusive and effective learning environment.
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University Writing Center Graduate Assistant - Digital Specialist

University Writing Center Graduate Assistant - Digital Specialist

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Harrisonburg, VA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

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Job description

University Writing Center Graduate Assistant - Digital Specialist
Job no: 20001873
Work type: Graduate Assistant
Location: Harrisonburg
Categories: Graduate Assistant
Working Title: University Writing Center Graduate Assistant - Digital Specialist
State Role Title: Graduate Assistant
Position Type: Graduate Assistant
Position Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Student Academic Success
Department: 100546 - Learning Centers
Pay Band:
Pay Rate: Other
Specify Range or Amount:
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 04/06/2026
About JMU:
Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.
JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The University Writing Center (UWC), one of the Learning Centers programs, is an academic support resource that assists JMU students, faculty, and staff on their writing through appointment-based consultations, course workshops, and online resources. The bulk of our work is the writing consultations that are conducted either online or in person in the Learning Centers space on the first floor of the Student Success Center that employ a collaborative peer education model.
Graduate Assistants work up to 20 hours per week with the following being the expected breakdown: 10 weekly hours of writing consultation, 5 weekly hours of center administration/work on a self-directed project and 5 weekly hours allotted for meetings and email correspondence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
UWC Graduate Assistants will work directly with JMU students, faculty, and staff as peer educators on the consulting schedule, and they will, together with the UWC faculty, comprise the Leadership Team that oversees the center's daily operations and strategic planning. Graduate Assistants will decide upon specific projects with their UWC faculty supervisors; Their additional associated responsibilities might include conducting and/or presenting research for the UWC, mentoring undergraduate consultants, and facilitating workshops in classrooms.
The UWC is searching for a graduate assistant for the following specific role:
The "Graduate Assistant - Digital Specialist" will work on initiatives to promote and support the writing center's digital projects including support for the website, social media, digital literacy training, and other projects as they arise. This Graduate Assistant may help coordinate and plan social media campaigns, oversee undergraduate peer tutor's work on digital projects, develop and promote digitally-oriented initiatives, and/or assist in the promotion of digital, multimodal, and AI-connected writing. This role is ideal for a graduate student interested in digital composition, instructional design, writing pedagogy, UX-informed resource creation, or technology-enhanced learning.
This role will work closely with UWC faculty to define projects and responsibilities and will have additional opportunities.
Qualifications:
The UWC is interested in a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds. Candidates should:
- Have interest and/or experience in tutoring, teaching, and/or mentorship.
- Have interest in working with a collaborative, innovative, and enthusiastic team.
- Have outstanding interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Be responsible, proactive, and have excellent problem solving and task management skills.
- Have interest and/or experience with writing conventions in their discipline and across the curriculum
The UWC is interested in a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds. Candidates should:
-Have interest and/or experience with digital literacy, technology-oriented projects, and ethical AI use
Additional Posting Information:
Applications will begin to be reviewed on April 6th. Position will remain open until filled and applications submitted after the 6th may still be considered pending applicant pool. Interviews will be conducted in early April.
Conditions of Employment:
Students may apply to a graduate assistantship prior to being accepted into a graduate program. However, to be eligible to receive an assistantship upon entry into a graduate program, the following criteria must be met:
The student must be conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible until they achieve conditional or unconditional acceptance into their program.
The students must have an official transcript on file indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or agency
After receiving an assistantship, the student must maintain at least a 3.0 graduate GPA in order to retain or reapply for the assistantship.
These are minimum criteria. Graduate program coordinators have the right to impose additional criteria if they see fit.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.
Advertised: 11 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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