General Information
| Job Description | ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 4 | Working Title | Writing Center Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000378 | Grade | 25 |
| Department Name | SOE Deans Office Dept - D01000 | Department Head | Joi Spencer |
| Supervisor | Joi Spencer | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 003276 | GSR-PARTIAL FEE REM | 1.0 |
| 004921 | STDT 2 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Independently oversees a moderately sized academic or research program and represents the program to outside organizations. Oversees all administrative operations, finance, human resources and facilities for program. Designs and develops major program components, and administers the full range of the program's operational requirements. Works with faculty on formulating short-term planning and procedures. Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums. Works under direction of Principal Investigator to establish center agenda, funding, objectives. |
Department Custom Scope
| The School of Education (SOE) Writing Support Center was founded in 2020 to provide Education, Society, and Human Development majors and minors with a comprehensive and community-oriented space to hone their writing skills for their coursework and beyond. The Center supports SOE students with any writing project at any stage of the writing process in one-on-one appointments and workshops throughout the academic term. The Center also partners with faculty to provide assignment support or specific workshops as needed as well as to provide support for graduate school application, grant proposals and other writing projects. The SOE seeks to expand the Center to more fully support undergraduate, graduate and faculty writing in the SOE. The Writing Center Director (Director) will need to establish and articulate the Center?s policies and procedures based on the SOE?s mission. The Director will report directly to the Dean and work in collaboration with the SOE Associate Deans for Undergrad and Grad Education, the Undergrad and Grad Academic Advisors, and Community Engaged Learning Coordinator to establish and maintain a Center to provide intensive, equity-driven writing and research support for the SOE community. The Director will oversee the coordination of writing workshops with SOE instructors and further enhance relationships with the Academic Resource Center, Grad and Undergrad Writing Centers, the University Library and other programs in support of SOE students. The incumbent will also oversee a team of peer advisors who will provide students with personalized writing instruction that reflects and integrates current writing theory and practice for a wide range of writing projects. The incumbent will hire, train, support and evaluate peer advisors and provide them with professional development on writing pedagogy theory and practice. The Director will set the vision of the Center, manage the day-to-day operations, administer existing programs and develop new programming. The incumbent will participate in all phases of the Center's research, work independently and with faculty to develop the Center's agendas, work with ancillary staff to ensure the successful implementation of the Center's efforts, oversee the Center's personnel, and represent the Center to external constituencies - including community partners. The day-to-day responsibilities will be diverse and require knowledge and application of principles from multiple disciplines, including but not limited to writing, composition, pedagogy, scientific research, outreach and external relations, strategic planning, program development, project management, and development. The Director is expected to create and maintain relationships with external constituencies, represent the Center before key stakeholders, oversee the Center's budget, be solely responsible for identifying and pursuing funding in support of the Center's operations, and frequently work with faculty, staff, and leadership of the School of Education, to actualize the Center's goals, and work with regional leadership to create partnerships to further the Center's mission and elevate the Center's visibility on and off-campus. The Director will also develop metrics to gauge the Center's progress, adjust programming to ensure adherence to the SOE?s mission, and make recommendations to SOE leadership as to changes that would improve the Center's overall efficacy, impact, and functionality. The Director will be vested with a high level of decision-making authority and independence to act. Most of the position's responsibilities (~80%) will be conceived of and implemented by the incumbent in support of the SOE?s strategic plan, without oversight; frequently, the Director will be solely responsible for every phase of a project or program's life cycle. The remaining responsibilities will be completed in collaboration with SOE leadership and will typically focus on broader decisions, like agenda setting. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Terminal degree in a related field (PhD, JD, MD, etc.). | Preferred |
| Terminal degree in Rhetoric and Composition, English, ESL Education (concentration in literacy/writing), or a related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Directs and administers an independent program with complete responsibility for administrative and programmatic activities.
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25 |
Facilitates the efforts of various departments, managers, and outside constituencies to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration.
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15 |
Identifies and pursues funding opportunities and revenue streams.
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15 |
Participates in advanced program budgeting and accounting processes to support financial infrastructure of program.
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10 |
Serves on committees representing the program, participating in short-and long-term planning.
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10 |
| Guides and directs planning, which may include senior management, faculty, and/or external constituencies. Advises constituencies regarding direction of Center, opportunities for growth, and interdisciplinary partnerships - especially in the absence of clear external and internal practices. Develops ideas and options for SOE leadership review and decision, particularly as it relates to on-campus activities. Develops ideas for off-campus opportunities and collaborations; independently adopts and implements in support of Center's strategic trajectory. | 10 |
Manages financial and HR resources.
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5 |
Assesses program's effectiveness, and recommends changes to program's content, policies and procedures accordingly.
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5 |
| Assists in developing research, participates in professional conferences, and provides public relations support. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Highly skilled fundraising experience. | Required |
| Academic background and experience in selected area of research. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices. | Required |
| Advanced oral and written communication skills. | Required |
| Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. | Required |
| Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. | Required |
| Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. | Required |
| Knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural issues in applying academic support for students. | Required |
| Multicultural competencies; knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. | Required |
| Develops knowledge of current and theoretical models that influence the application and delivery of academic services (e.g., discipline specific; student-population specific). | Required |
| Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills. | Required |
| Proficient computer skills including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based systems. | Required |
| Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. | Required |
| Stay abreast of updates and changes in APA style and provide relevant training and resources to ensure compliance. | Required |
| Racial and cultural competency in working with historically marginalized communities, given that UCR is an HSI, MSI, and AANAPISI located on Indigenous lands in what we now call the Inland Empire. | Required |
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Working Environment
| Hybrid |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |