Writing Support Specialist

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

The Writing Support Specialist will be responsible for monitoring the progress of students enrolled in English courses and arranging immediate academic intervention as needed. The incumbent will be embedded in gateway English courses and will be responsible for reviewing students’ assignment progress and grades, conferring with the instructors teaching the classes, both arranging and providing just-in-time academic support for students whenever needed. The Writing Support Specialist will report to the Manager of ACE Writing and ELL Support Services and will arrange specialized study groups and tutoring sessions for students. The Writing Support Specialist will provide on-campus and online academic assistance to students who are having difficulties with content in writing intensive courses taught at the College, including but not limited to, all English courses. The incumbent will assist students within the on-campus and online ACE drop-in Writing Centers and conduct writing focused workshops. The Writing Support Specialist will also develop writing-focused academic support materials for students. Additionally, the Writing Support Specialist will be responsible for scheduling tutoring appointments, providing academic support to students, as well as conducting outreach presentations to classes online and at Germanna campus locations.

Please Note: This position is a Part-Time position working 29 hours per week. Work hours are conducted both virtually and at Germanna’s Fredericksburg Area Campus and Stafford County Center. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and examine student grades and assignment completion in gateway English courses.
• Confer with English instructors to determine which students require academic intervention.
• Reach out to students who require assistance, inform them of the availability of academic assistance, and schedule appointments to meet them as needed.
• Follow up with students to ensure they have all the resources to help them achieve success with their English courses and help them create a success plan.
• Provide drop-in assistance to students in the Writing Center as requested.
• Research and develop tutorials on various writing topics that serve as barriers for students.
• Conduct outreach presentations to English classes.
• Provide individual academic support to students with special learning needs.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor., The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97807

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance. + Yes + No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts
2. Alternative Hiring Process Letter

• Comprehensive knowledge of all writing topics
• Microsoft Office 365
• Tutoring or Teaching Experience
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent organizational and judgement skills
• Knowledge of Google Apps
• Experience with generative AI apps
• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools

Additional Considerations

• Experience with online academic support environment
• Experience with online learning tools such as Canvas and Zoom
• Experience working in a community college
• Experience with Excel
• Experience creating academic support materials

Operation of a State Vehicle No