Learning Specialist, Writing Center

Job Title:  Learning Specialist                                                

Department:  The Writing Center

Reports to:  Director of Faculty Development and Student Academic Support                   

Effective Date:  September 2026

# of Direct Reports:        0                                                      

# of People Supported: All undergraduate and graduate students who use the Writing Center

Job Description:

Manhattanville’s Andrew Bodenrader Center for Academic Writing and Composition (The Writing Center) is seeking Learning Specialists to work 4-5 hours per week. Learning Specialists in the Writing Center collaborate with students across disciplines and at every stage of the writing process. Using evidence-based writing pedagogy, they foster students' development as writers, encouraging metacognitive reflection, self-efficacy, and greater independence throughout the writing process. Learning Specialists provide one-to-one tutoring in a variety of formats, including scheduled and drop-in in-person sessions, as well as synchronous and asynchronous online appointments.

Writing Center Learning Specialists, in line with the Writing Center’s mission statement, “strive to build the confidence of student writers,” “help students develop as writers and learn writing skills and strategies that will help them succeed at the college level and beyond,” and foster “an environment that is inclusive of all learners.”

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Duties/Responsibilities:

In this role, Learning Specialists are expected to:

• Be knowledgeable about writing skills, strategies, and evidence-based writing pedagogy
• Be available to tutor up to 5 hours per week in person in the Writing Center
• Provide collaborative one-to-one writing support for students in any discipline and at any stage of the writing process (brainstorming, outlining, organizing, drafting, revising, etc.)
• Provide tutoring in multiple modalities: in-person, synchronously online, and asynchronously online
• Provide effective, inclusive writing support to meet the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds and abilities, including students who speak English as an Additional Language
• Follow Writing Center protocols and procedures by: 1) completing Post-Session Forms at the end of each tutoring session; 2) completing post-shift Time Entry/Reflection Forms at the end of each shift; 3) using Microsoft Teams to conduct scheduled online sessions and communicate with Writing Center staff; and 4) responding to emails and Teams messages from the Writing Center Director, faculty, and staff in a timely and professional manner
• Attend all scheduled Writing Center staff meetings (typically held virtually once a month)
• Represent the Writing Center professionally in interactions with students, faculty, and campus partners
• Occasionally participate in campus outreach by representing the Writing Center at campus events and, as appropriate, facilitating or assisting with workshops, write-ins, and other educational programming
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based writing pedagogy and best tutoring practices
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student-centered educational practices

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree or current enrollment in a master's degree program preferred

Experience:

·      Demonstrated experience providing writing support to high school, undergraduate, and/or graduate students in a writing center and/or classroom setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience supporting students who speak English as an Additional Language through writing instruction or tutoring preferred
• Experience supporting neurodivergent students and students with disabilities in educational settings preferred

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Salary: This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $41.00

Hours Expectation: Part-time, 4-5 hours per week

Work Location: 

In person (Manhattanville Campus)

Housing:  

Housing is not provided

Benefits: 

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits  

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment. 

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.  If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.