Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Writing Fellow/Academic Support Coordinator?English Foundations addresses the need for personalized instruction and holistic support programs for multilingual students across the curriculum. Primary responsibilities include directing the English Foundations support program in the Tutoring Center, including recruiting, mentoring and educating peer tutors; drafting and implementing policies and procedures; and collecting and analyzing assessment data.This position is also responsible for designing academic support initiatives to increase success for students in underrepresented populations in collaboration with faculty and Academic Support colleagues, with a special focus on supporting students whose strongest language is a language other than English. In addition to supporting students in English for Academic Purposes, Reading, and English courses, this position supports faculty in adopting inclusive approaches to teaching, assessing, and supporting multilingual students.Job Responsibilities:Directs the English Foundations tutoring program.Assesses student learning and develops inclusive support practices.Designs learning resources and facilitates learning for students.Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department.Minimum Qualifications:A master?s degree in English or a relevant field AND prior experience tutoring writing in a higher education setting OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, religious, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of college students, staff, and faculty.Experience working with students with disabilities and ability to apply universal design principles.Expertise in language acquisition and writing center praxis.Prior administrative experience in an academic support center.Familiarity with writing center research methodologies.Successful college classroom teaching experience.Proficiency in Somali, Hmong, Spanish, or another language commonly spoken in Saint Paul.Required Application Materials:Please ensure you have the following items submitted with your application:Resume/CVCover LetterTranscriptsOther Requirements:All resumes must clearly address the Required Qualifications as stated above. If your skills match the required skill for this position, the department may contact you. Reference checks will be conducted for all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education and contact with the finalist current and/or previous employers.Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visa at our institution. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.Work Schedule/Hours/Days:Monday - Thursday; 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday; 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.Telework (Yes/No)There are no telework opportunities for this position.AboutSaint Paul College was established in 1910, and we are proud to be honoring education for more than a century. SPC-Quick FactsSaint Paul College is committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to applyWe are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a ?Beyond the Yellow Ribbon? employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

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