Technical Writing Supervisor jobs in Nassau, NY

Professional Writing Tutor – Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Part Time

Company Description

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.  

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description

As a professional writing tutor, you will help guide underserved students through all steps of the writing process. This can include finding relevant sources, creating outlines, developing strong arguments, finding evidence in texts, clarifying ideas, and editing and revising. In addition to helping students develop academic writing, tutors may also help students with grammar and academic reading, providing practice activities and suggesting strategies as needed. Writing tutors meet weekly or bi-weekly with their students to provide feedback. The writing tutor is also responsible for addressing any student concerns with the tutor coordinator and/or counselors. 

Salary: $20.00 per hour – Part Time - 9-month position plus a 5-week Summer Program

*The hiring salary above represent the College’s good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. ENL certification and experience working with a diverse student population preferred. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.

A background screening will be required.

Additional Information

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

Please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.  http://siena.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=172726

About the Company:
Siena College

Company Size:
100 to 499 employees

Industry:
Education

Founded:
1938

Website:
http://www.siena.edu