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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8440

Working TitleDIRECTOR WRITING CENTER

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentWriting Center

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To provide strategic vision, direction, and leadership for the Writing Center. The director will develop and implement strategic initiatives to advance student writing and learning, provide ongoing development for and supervision of peer writing consultants and staff, design and implement assessment and evaluation of Writing Center initiatives, and manage a budget. The director will also be expected to collaborate with leadership, faculty, and staff across the institution to strengthen the teaching and learning of writing for all students at UTRGV , including working with faculty in Writing Studies to create an institutional model for the ongoing, scaffolded education and support of student writers at UTRGV .

Description of Duties

+ Determines departmental priorities in collaboration with leadership in Student Success, as well as faculty and leadership of the Colleges/Schools.

+ Develops and implements, with input of Writing Center staff and Student Success leadership, short- and long-range planning for the Writing Center.

+ Researches best practices in selection and implementation of Writing Center initiatives and priorities.

+ Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with leadership, faculty, and staff across the university.

+ Responsible for gathering, analyzing and reporting data for the Writing Center, using that data to inform departmental decision-making, and sharing relevant data with stakeholders.

+ Develops and conducts Writing Center research and assessment projects, including those designed for internal and external assessment needs, as well as evaluation of writing support programs and services.

+ Oversees the design and implementation of professional development programs which provide ongoing education for tutors and professional staff in current research and best practices in writing and writing center studies.

+ Reviews and develops departmental policies that ensure student success and are in line with Student Success and institutional priorities.

+ Responsible for all personnel matters for the department, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, termination, and performance management issues.

+ Responsible for overall fiscal management of the Writing Center so that assigned resources are efficiently used according to department and Student Success priorities.

+ Oversees the reconciliation of all unit budget accounts.

+ Provides leadership in the development and sustenance of a robust culture of writing on campus

+ Consults with faculty and provides assistance with best practices for teaching writing, including how to design meaningful writing projects to meet disciplinary learning outcomes, how to provide efficient and effective feedback on student writing, and how to make use of peer-led writing supports.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of all assigned staff.

Required Education

Master’s degree in Rhetoric & Composition, English, or related area from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Ph. D. (or terminal degree) in Rhetoric & Composition, English, or related area from an accredited university. Graduate coursework in rhetoric and composition, writing program and/or writing center administration.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of experience in teaching writing to university level students and/or working in a writing or tutoring center performing related duties. Up-to-date understanding of rhetoric and composition pedagogy and writing center theories and practices.

Preferred Experience

Administrative experience leading a writing program at an institution of higher education. Experience teaching writing or leading some aspect of a writing program in an institution similar to UTRGV .

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Preferred experience in the use of technologies for online tutoring. Basic statistical and strong report writing skills.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. General office environment. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Demonstrated evidence of competence in interpersonal and collaborative skills for working with students, faculty, staff, college deans, department chairs, and senior administrators is required.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date07/30/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48047

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts