FWS Writing Coach

Job Description

Saybrook University is seeking a FWS Writing Coach to join Writing Services. Under the direction of the Writing Services Manager, the Writing Coach is responsible for providing one-on-one coaching to help students develop their writing skills. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing one-on-one coaching support Creating supporting documents and materials Writing reports about completed sessions Coordinating a time with students at least 2 days before the session Participation in weekly team meetings with writing services staff Completing onboarding training module(s) and engage in ongoing professional development On occasion, writing coaches may help facilitate breakout rooms during events hosted by Writing Services. Writing coaches may collaborate with full-time staff to plan and organize writing events if desired. This position will use technology such as e-mail, peer-to-peer video platforms, and learning management systems to facilitate and prepare for writing coach appointments. Writing coaches will answer phone calls, respond to e-mails, and perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher. Must be an actively enrolled Saybrook student and eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS). Writing Coaches must have competent college-level reading comprehension and writing skills. Writing Coaches must remain in good academic standing with Saybrook University throughout their employment. Commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week of work. Position Qualifications: Prior experience tutoring or teaching. Prior experience working with students remotely. Prior experience facilitating online workshops or seminars. Physical Requirements: The position requires regular access to the internet to check and respond to e-mails and collaborate on documents in the cloud. The position also requires regular use of video conferencing platforms such as Zoom to hold appointments and communicate with other members of the team. Writing Services requests that writing coaches locate themselves in an area with minimal background noise and have stable internet connections to promote a positive experience. Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Saybrook University: Saybrook University was founded over 50 years ago by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century and continues to inspire a new generation of innovators. A non-profit, regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research, Saybrook University’s academic model puts the student at the center of everything we do to provide a unique, transformational learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and counseling, all in flexible learning formats to help students continue to be active contributors to the fields they work in while they advance their education. Saybrook University is proud to be a community of creative, compassionate innovators dedicated to pursuing new ways of thinking and doing for our professions, organizations, and communities. For more information, visit www.saybrook.edu. Compensation This opportunity is budgeted at $20.00 base compensation. Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saybrook University was founded over 50 years ago by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century and continues to inspire a new generation of innovators. A non-profit regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research, Saybrook University’s academic model puts the student at the center of everything we do to provide a unique, transformational, learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and counseling, all in flexible learning formats to help students continue to be active contributors to the fields they work in while they advance their education. Saybrook University is proud to be a community of creative, compassionate innovators dedicated to pursing new ways of thinking and doing for our professions, organizations, and communities. Saybrook acknowledges its legal and ethical duty to afford equal treatment and equal opportunity to all persons, and thus complies with all applicable laws. As required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and all other applicable federal and state laws, Saybrook does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination and harassment against its employees, students, and applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, age (over 40), national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or different ability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, military status, political activities/affiliations, or other impermissible reason in its programs. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of admission, education, employment, financial aid, student activities, and other school-administered programs. Saybrook also bars retaliation against any employee, student, or applicant who files a complaint of discrimination. Saybrook University is an affiliate of nonprofit The Community Solution, which features a network of fellow nonprofit institutions, each backed by a model of education that prepares socially responsible professionals in applied fields such as education, psychology, and law. Other The Community Solution affiliates include Pacific Oaks College, The Colleges of Law, The Chicago School, Pacific Oaks Children’s School, Kansas Health Science University, and University of Western States.