Assistant Director, Writing Resource Center - UIC Law

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 14, 2025
Assistant Director, Writing Resource Center - UIC Law Assistant Director, Writing Resource Center - UIC Law Hiring Department: UIC Law - Writing Resource Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1030807 Posting Close Date: April 14, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $70,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary This position collaborates with the Director and Writing Advisors to coordinate internal and external communications with students and all stakeholders to increase consistency of messaging to align with WRC's goals and raise the WRC's profile and reach. This position will also work directly with students, providing effective coaching to promote understanding of the legal writing process, self-regulated learning, and other fundamental writing skills including grammar, punctuation, and citation while supporting the assessment WRC's overall programming. Duties & Responsibilities Lead communications and marketing strategy including initiating and leading content planning and implementing the marketing plan to increase visibility, usage, and impact of the WRC. In coordination with the Writing Resource Center Director and/or Marketing and Communications Department, create monitor slides, social media content, flyers, weekly newsletters, online resources, and other promotional material. Support WRC's Director to design assessment tools and comprehensive assessment practices, identify appropriate qualitative or quantitative data, and create reports. This responsibility applies to all programmatic functions of the WRC. Support WRC's Director to evaluate data on WRC programming, analyze data and make recommendations to enhance student learning and implement strategies for continuous improvement of students' writing. Provide effective individual coaching to law students through face-to-face and virtual conferences, focusing on interconnected skills in all phases of the writing process and in group sessions. Assist the Director and WRC in preparing for meetings under a distributive leadership model, including organizing the agenda and accompanying documents, taking meeting minutes, and managing communications with Writing Advisors and stakeholders, along with any other assigned administrative responsibilities supporting WRC's initiatives. Present workshops on various legal writing topics. Promote writing across the curriculum through collaboration with Lawyering Skills faculty, and the Academic Achievement and Bar Prep Program. Implement writing pedagogy and instruction throughout individualized or group interactions. Raise awareness about WRC services and its impact on students' literacy skills. Supervise staff whose job responsibilities support the WRC as needed and assigned. Attend meetings as needed and assigned. Serve on relevant UIC committees as needed and assigned. Engage, as opportunities present, in national and regional service related to the legal writing discipline and writing center best practices. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications J.D. or Ph.D. in English, Composition, Rhetoric, Communication Studies, Education, TESOL, or related field with an emphasis in writing required. A minimum of four years' experience working in a professional setting, either in academia or comparable setting. Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with diverse students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Advanced research skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Windows and Office products, internet resources (such as TWEN, LexisNexis Classroom, Core Grammar for Lawyers, Purdue OWL, UNC Writing Center, and other writing resources), Canva, and email tools. Ability to use technology as a teaching and learning tool. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and varied tasks to meet deadlines and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Attention to detail and commitment to exceptional work quality standards; use independent judgment and take initiative in solving problems and making decisions; ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions; and a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Education or related fields. A minimum of two years' experience in a writing center setting at a law school. Prior teaching experience at any level, preferably with students from diverse backgrounds. Strong desire to make a substantial contribution to higher education. For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date. Include (upload) a .pdf copy of your letter of intent, current CV/resume, and the names of 3 references. 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