Coordinator of Writing Center and Reading Lab

Faculty position as Writing Center and Reading Lab Coordinator, located in Barry University’s Learning Center. Responsibilities include coordination of the Writing Center & Reading Lab’s tutoring services, maintenance of administrative and reporting systems, maintenance of instructional resources, classroom instruction, student advisement and curriculum development. This position manages the staff of 10-20 professional and student tutors and the facilities of the Writing Center and Reading Lab.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
• MA in English, or related field• Experience required: 2-3 years in a managerial position• This is a 12 month contract position. Candidate must be flexible and available for a short period in June/July for registration purposes.
Responsibilities:
• Attends faculty and departmental meetings• Serves on departmental and university-wide committees• Develops and implements administrative policies and procedures to attain center and lab goals and objectives• Maintains statistical records and reporting systems (e.g. student attendance)• Prepares an annual report• Develops and maintains center and lab facilities• Selects and recommends resources/materials needed to maintain lab operations• Ensures overall productivity of the center and lab to meet the university standards• Coordinates communication with other university departments and faculty• Recruits, interviews and recommends prospective tutor staff• Supervises staff• Schedules tutors/coverage for Writing Center and Reading Lab• Provides training for tutor staff• Evaluates tutor performance• Teaches departmental offerings• Academic advisor for selected group of students• Plans and coordinates writing and reading-related seminars• Develops and supervises supplemental instruction courses as needed• Works with Coordinator, Preparatory English Courses to provide assistance as needed.