Instructional Specialist, Writing Lab at Flathead Valley Community College in KALISPELL, MT

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DEPARTMENT: Student Services PAY RANGE: 7, $22.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on education and experience; .81 FTE, 40 hours per week during the academic year, 20 hours per week during the summer; benefit eligible. Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Teachers' Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents! FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled SUMMARY The Writing Lab Instructional Specialist assesses writing competencies and develops individualized instruction for writing across the curriculum. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Instructs students in writing skills through individualized instruction in the Writing Lab. Reviews classroom assignments; consults with instructors in identifying needs of students in writing. Cooperatively, with students, develops learning strategies to enhance competencies. Develops resources (handouts, worksheets, web content) for the Writing Center and conducts writing workshops and classroom presentations. Identifies barriers to student success and develops a plan to overcome barriers; monitors academic progress. Provides classroom presentations and collaborates on development of marketing materials to promote services. Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignments. Monitors and tracks student attendance in the Writing Lab; recommends methods and policies for continuous improvement to supervisor. Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development. Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed. Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College. Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships. Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies. Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities. May instruct writing courses as directed. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the Dean of Student Success. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in English, writing, education, or related area AND one year of experience with individualized or group instruction/teaching; OR Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, education, or related area AND three years of experience with individualized or group instruction/ teaching; OR, An equivalent combination of higher education in English, writing, education, or related area AND three years of experience with individualized or group instruction/ teaching KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of use of technology in a learning environment Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community Excellent oral and written communication Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships Ability to follow and issue directions Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc. Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality Ability to successfully pass a criminal back