Require Reading Writing Specialist and TRIO Advisor in La Crosse, WI

Job title: Reading Writing Specialist and TRIO Advisor
Company: Viterbo University
Job description: Viterbo University is accepting applications for a Reading/Writing Specialist and SSS/TRIO Academic Advisor for the Academic Resource Center. This is a 9-month (off in the summer), full-time, benefit eligible, 70% grant-funded, administrative (non-faculty) position. The Reading/Writing Specialist and SSS/ TRIO Advisor serves as a reading and writing resource to students across campus and as an academic advisor to students in the Student Support Services program. The Reading Writing Specialist reports to the Director of the Academic Resource Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tutor students on all aspects of writing and in all stages of the writing process
• Provide tutoring for students who seek to improve reading effectiveness
• Develop and conduct workshops about the reading and the writing process
• Maintain the Academic Resource Center undergraduate writing webpage
• Visit classes to promote the services of the Academic Resource Center
• Collaborate with academic departments across campus
• Collaborate with the Education and Social Work Departments to help students achieve program writing requirements through writing contracts
• Evaluate writing placement tests when requested
• Provide tutoring for the writing portion of entrance exams for graduate/professional school
• Serve as academic counselor to designated program students by evaluating their academic needs, coordinating an academic plan for success, and referring them to other resources when necessary
• Participate in the development of activities and initiatives related to the Student Support Services program
• Serve on appointed and elected university committees, and attend Administrative Assembly meetings throughout the year
• Serve as member of Academic Resource Center team and promote the services of the Academic Resource Center
• Maintain accurate records at all times
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Director of the Academic Resource Center

General Requirements/Qualifications: Master's degree in English or a related field preferred. Experience working with college students. Ability to work independently and as a team member in a department that requires adaptability to changing academic needs. Excellent written and communication skills. Organization and detail in record keeping. Priority is given to applicants who indicate they are first generation. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Viterbo University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of the employment Visa.

Contact Information: Ryan Russell, Academic Resource Center and SSS/TRIO Director, Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601.

To : Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest, CV/resume, and three professional references.

Review of Application: The review of applications will start beginning of September and will be ongoing until the position is filled.

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 3000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.

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