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Associate Director of the UCSC Writing Center
Position overview
Position title: Associate Director of the UCSC Writing CenterApplication Window
Open date: June 27, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Jul 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Sep 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The UCSC Writing Center invites applications for an associate director. Under the supervision of the Faulty Director of the Writing Center, the associate director oversees the Writing Center (WC), a program of moderate complexity, which serves all of the colleges of UC Santa Cruz and the Graduate Division. The associate director independently coordinates and manages the following areas for the Writing Center:
Supervision
- Hires and supervises tutors.
- Schedules tutoring sessions & workshops.
- Trains and manages professional development of tutors.
- Supervises all other staffing (contractors and student employees) for WC
Operations & Strategic Planning
- Budget management
- Tracks tutor hours and cost centers
- Liaises with divisional financial analysts to coordinate multiple financial centers supporting the WC (UE, DSASS)
- Supports budget planning process
- Fundraising & Development (supporting Provost and Deans)-
- Supports grant writing process
- Liaises with grant program staff (VOCES, SFAC, others)
- Represents center operations in university reporting processes (VOCES, UE, SFAC)
Reporting & Program Evaluation
- Produces annual report
- Oversees data collection and analysis
The position will require the associate director to demonstrate excellence in writing by providing published reviews of their work, awards, or other forms of recognition.
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
UCSC Writing Center: https://writingcenter.ucsc.edu/
Qualifications
MAY NEED TO REVISE
- Five years’ program management experience.
- Master's degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree).
- Grant writing and development experience.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of a minimum of three professional references (including their contact information). The search committee will conduct reference checks for the applicants who are under serious consideration.
Cover Letter - Please ensure your letter addresses 1) how you meet the position's qualifications, 2) your research or creative production, and how it relates to your teaching practice and 3) your teaching experience, your pedagogical vision, and in particular your approach to supporting writers at the college and graduate level.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements before preparing their application.
Documentation of Writing Excellence - Please provide documentation of writing excellence in the form of awards, commendations, or reviews.
Help contact: elrcarro@ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Equity and Equal Protection Office at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by email at equity@ucsc.edu.
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