Posted in Other 14 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Academic Support Service for Student Athletes (ASSSA) is designed to assist student athletes with reaching their fullest academic and personal development while at the University of Pittsburgh. The University, Department of Athletics and ASSSA are committed to promoting both academic and athletic achievement of its student athletes, while upholding the academic integrity of the institution. The staff of ASSSA will work closely with coaches and faculty to help student athletes balance the demands of their academic responsibilities and participation in intercollegiate athletics.
ASSSA is seeking a Writing Specialist that will work with the Director of Writing Services in assisting student athletes with their academic, professional, and creative writing assignments, while also improving reading comprehension and understanding of the writing process. In this role, the specialist will maintain a caseload of student athletes who require consistent writing support, act as the liaison with writing faculty, and create and implement various workshops to assist in the writing process. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges student athletes face and the ability to provide holistic support that integrates both academic and athletic success.
A bachelor's degree in English Writing or a closely related field is required. Strong applicants will have professional experience as a writing or tutorial instructor.
Provides individual and group coaching, assessment, and evaluation to support academic success, a positive student experience and satisfaction to ensure retention. Creates and maintains a network of contacts within and external to the University to facilitate student success opportunities. Promotes and conducts success initiatives and engagement opportunities.
This position is generally sedentary within an office setting, but the ability to travel around campus to meet with coaching staff, student athletes, faculty, and administrators, is occasionally necessary.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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