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Learning Commons Writing Center Instructional Assistant

Supervised by: Learning Commons Writing Center Coordinator

Department: Learning Commons

Grade: G

Category: Part-time Professional Technical

Status: Non-Exempt

Function of the Job

Assist the Learning Commons Writing Center Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of the Writing Center and provide students with writing and reading comprehension support in a variety of ways.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Consult with students with writing-related assignments.
  2. Support students in developing reading comprehension skills.
  3. Identify and refer students to appropriate supplementary materials.
  4. Conduct workshops, programs, skill building sessions, and tours of the Learning Commons Writing Center for Sauk classes and visiting groups.
  5. Visit classrooms to explain the services of the Learning Commons Writing Center.
  6. Monitor and assist students in using assistive technology; including use of software and equipment aids for students with disabilities.
  7. Maintain security of records and act as custodian of supplies and equipment.
  8. Maintain current tutoring/student records.
  9. Collect and process data for research as requested.
  10. Supervise student tutors as needed.
  11. Supervise the Learning Commons Writing Center in the absence of the Writing Center Coordinator.
  12. Assume all other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

  1. Must understand and support the mission of the community college.
  2. Must have strong interpersonal skills and possess excellent verbal and written skills.
  3. Must be able to work with Microsoft Office products.
  4. Must be able to provide student assistance through a variety of platforms including in-person sessions, virtual avenues, email, and phone.
  5. Must be able to provide oral/verbal responses to student questions, and assist faculty given general guidance.
  6. Must be able to work in a team environment.
  7. Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings.

Personal Interaction

Frequent contact is made with all levels of College personnel, students, faculty, the general public, and outside organizations in relation to specific departmental duties and services.

Supervision Excercised

Functional supervision is exercised over student tutors and the Learning Commons Writing Center in the absence of the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and experience which provides relevant knowledge and skills required. Previous writing center and literacy program experience preferred. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and students required.

Revised: 6/24/2024

Tort Liability Statement:

Coordinates the College Risk Management Program in a capacity appropriate to this position. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring conditions, events and circumstances present through daily College operations, and communicating observations to the appropriate supervisor or taking necessary actions to correct, prevent or limit safety problems. May serve as a member of a committee that supports the health, safety and/or legal rights of visitors, students and staff. Such committees may include the AA/EEO, Sexual Harassment, and Safety/Loss Control committees. (Risk Management Categories I, III, IV. See Tort file.)


This description is intended to indicate the kinds and levels of work difficulty that will be required of the position that will be given the title and shall not be construed as declaring what specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.