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Writing and Multilingual Specialist

Position Number: 6291308
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English as Second Language

Writing and Multilingual Specialist

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Tutoring & Learning Center

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St. Catherine University invites applications full-time Writing and Multilingual Specialist position within the Tutoring & Learning Center

This position provides expertise on writing support and multilingual pedagogy, offering specialized training and ongoing professional development for peer tutors of writing and reading. In addition, the Writing and Multilingual Specialist provides direct support to multilingual students and serves as a resource for the university on best practices for providing academic support in writing and reading for a diverse student body. This position manages the writing intensive program, ensuring that writing development occurs and is integrated across the curriculum in appropriate ways depending on degree level.
Responsibilities Include:Peer Tutor Training and Professional Development

Develop and deliver in-person and online training and professional development for peer tutors, including materials specific to supporting multilingual writers.
Conduct tutorial observations and end-of-semester tutor evaluations, mentoring tutors as they develop their skills.
Collaborate with Tutoring & Learning Staff to hire tutors and create tutoring schedules.
With peer tutors, promote writing and reading support through class visits and other forms of outreach.
Respond to questions and concerns about student writing and reading from faculty and receive student referrals from faculty.

Coordination and Delivery of Multilingual Support

Provide one-on-one tutoring to multilingual students in all three colleges focused on English writing and reading skills in the context of course assignments.
Maintain records of tutoring sessions and track students' progress; assess impact of multilingual support program on student retention.
Work with the admissions teams of all three colleges to assess support needs of incoming multilingual students

Writing Intensive Program Management

Manage the writing intensive program, ensuring that writing development occurs and is integrated across the curriculum in appropriate ways depending on degree level.
In collaboration with Director of the Teaching Hub, provide faculty development in writing and reading pedagogy to support best practices in writing instruction.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement plan access
Accrued sick time
Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or similar degree required
Three years experience working in higher education in a faculty or academic support role. Understanding of tutoring philosophies and approaches.

Preferred Qualifications:

Received or currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or similar degree.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220728-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 06/10/2025
Application Deadline: 7/2/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10018

Compensation:
The salary for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.