Project Specialist

PURPOSE:

The Lincoln University of Missouri Writing Center supports students in developing their skills as writers, researchers, and critical thinkers. The Writing Center provides a welcoming and inclusive space where writers are empowered to make thoughtful choices in their compositions and to develop their writing style and voice.
The Writing Center's Project Specialist acts as a key representative of the Writing Center by greeting all visitors and assisting students in scheduling appointments and tutor assignment. The Project Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Writing Centers' schedules. The Project Specialist must be able to multitask while maintaining a warm, welcoming demeanor to serve students effectively. The candidate will work closely with the Director of the Writing Center, contributing positively to the day-to-day operations and develop long-term plans for growth of its overall learning environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Hire and train student writing tutors.
• Work closely with the Writing Center Director on assorted projects, including scheduling, marketing, outreach, and other duties as assigned.
• Manage administration of records and Writing Center services.
• Mentor and manage student workers, including performance, scheduling, and pay.
• Provide writing resources, lead workshops, and create writing education content.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required (preferred area in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a closely related field).
• Master's degree preferred Writing Center and/or other pedagogical experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Knowledge of current best pedagogical standards and practices, especially pertaining to Writing Centers.
• Ability to multitask, troubleshoot technical problems, and maintain a strong sense of organization.
• Comfortable speaking with students one-on-one and public speaking engagements.
• The ability to maintain a professional yet friendly office environment for students and staff.
• The ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to listen to and resolve student complaints and concerns.
• Maintain open, consistent, and prompt lines of communication online, in-person, and over the telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Anything else required Light sedentary office work.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, functions, and activities may be modified, changed or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.