Academic Writing Specialist

Position Overview

The Academic Writing Specialist will provide academic writing and academic skills support to students for a variety of subjects at the College. This will include helping students improve their writing and running workshops for a variety of academic skills. The Academic Writing Specialist will also collaborate with the team on creating and improving academic resources for students.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Writing and Learning Centre Manager and the Associate Dean of Arts and Faculty Support

Employment Type

Full-Time, Temporary (approximately 35-40 hours per week), Winter Term (semester) contract, with the possibility of new contracts in subsequent terms

Hourly Wage

$24.53 per hour

Term

Winter 2025 term

Work Week

Monday – Friday approximately between 35-40 hours a week 

Location

Burnaby and Vancouver Campus, flexibility to travel between campuses may be required

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or in progress in a relevant subject, preferably from a BC post-secondary institution
• Minimum of one year of work experience in an educational setting
• Fluent in spoken and written English; experience working with non-native English speakers preferred

Qualifications

• Experience in personalized or group instruction
• Excellent interpersonal and student service skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional office setting
• Highly flexible and demonstrates the ability to work alone or with a team
• Ability to carry on tasks with little or no supervision
• A positive and charismatic attitude with an outgoing personality
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technology and processes
• Excellent computer and digital literacy skills
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs and applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)

Specific Responsibilities

• Providing tutoring support for students regarding essays, citations, writing assignments, projects, and study skills in a small group setting or on an individual basis, in person or online.
  • Appointments may be scheduled outside regular business hours (Monday – Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm) with evening and weekends as required. Reasonable flexibility is expected during certain periods of a semester
  • Timely filing student post-appointment reports using the College’s online scheduling system.
• Conducting academic skills workshops and computer literacy workshops in person or online; timely marking and filing of reports and workshop materials.
• Assisting with research and development of new workshops for a micro-credentials program.
• Promoting academic integrity in the college and referring students to support services available to them.
• Providing writing support to students through WriteAway
• Being an integral part of the Writing & Learning Centre by creating writing and academic skills resources and participating in efforts to promote the Writing and Learning Centre.
• Invigilate course examinations while showing reasonable flexibility with respect to scheduling during each semester’s examination period
• Participating in college events such as New Student Orientation and Convocation
• Other duties as assigned by the WLC Manager and WLC Officer, including but not limited to creating new workshops/resources and printing worksheets/guides

Other

• Invigilate course examinations while showing reasonable flexibility with respect to scheduling during each semester’s examination period  

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position and you would like to apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume with the e-mail title being “[Your full-name]_ Academic Writing Specialist 2025” to hiring@alexandercollege.ca.

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to the team and why you’d be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Thank you!