Daytona State College Looking for Writing Specialist #11455 Full Time

Job Description

Writing Specialist
#11455

 Writing Center

2 Positions Available

You Belong
HERE! 

Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has
responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students
annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business,
education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more. 

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse
Faculty and Staff as a Writing Specialist.

Required Qualifications: This position requires a
bachelor’s degree in English, Composition & Rhetoric, Education, or a closely related field and two (2) years of related work
experience.

Working Hours:  Work hours will vary between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Evening and weekend hours are required as needed. Work schedule may vary from week to week and work hours may differ, as needed on a daily
basis.

Please note:  Responsibilities of this position may require travel for assignment to any
Daytona State campus (Daytona, DeLand, Deltona, New Smyrna, and Flagler/Palm Coast).

The salary is
$38,500.

Posted Date:  6/19/2023                                                      Closing
Date:  7/5/2023 at 5:00 p.m.    

Rewards package, features:   

• Medical, dental and vision benefits 
• Generous paid time off – vacation leave, sick leave,
  personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays 
• Florida Retirement System
  (FRS) 
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center 
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities 

Key
Responsibilities:  

• Provides direct writing support to students, faculty, staff and other patrons through tutoring,
  workshops, online support or other writing support as directed by the supervisor. Maintains record of writing support.
• Works on
  special projects to support the Writing Center such as mentoring and evaluating peer/professional tutors, assisting faculty volunteers,
  creating and updating supplemental resources that enhance programs or other projects as assigned by supervisor. Gathers, verifies, and
  maintains information to support periodic and special reports.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information. Attends professional
  seminars, conferences and/or observes Daytona State College classes to improve academic and/or professional skills. Maintains a current
  knowledge base of the assigned disciplines to be able to prepare and conduct orientations, training and/or workshops.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Ability to relate to and work with students individually and/or in small
  groups.
• Exercise good judgment and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Strong organizational skills;
  ability to work in a multiple-task environment.
• Promote positive student, faculty and staff relations as well as relate to the adult
  student population. 
• Knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite; assist students with conducting
  Internet research.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of
all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If
formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online
application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third party evaluations) are not furnished by the position
closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.         

Criminal background
checks are required. 

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.      
                                                     

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with
disabilities during the application and interview process.  To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.                               
                                                        

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal
access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity,
genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and
veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at
386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / EQUAL
ACCESS EMPLOYER

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular