Student Writing Coach - FWS - Part-time

pDescription/ppstrongReport to nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strongCoordinator of the Writer’s Studio/ppstrongDepartment nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strongLibrary -strong /strongAcademics/ppstrongFLSA Status nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strongHourly, Non-Exempt/ppbr/strongJOB PURPOSE/strong/ppTo assist students of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College to develop success oriented writing skills.br//ppstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/strong/pulliCreate an inviting environment to enable students to grow and mature in their writing capabilities/liliAssist students at any stage of the writing process through both on-campus and online conferences ul lianswer writing-related questions/li lihelp students learn and practice writing strategies/li liConnect students to the Midwestern style guide/li lidirect students to outside resources,nbsp;/li licoach students through critiquing to strengthen their work in areas of ideas, structure, flow, etc./li /ul/liliMaintain detailed records of each student conference/liliAssist with writing workshops and special events/liliFollow the Writer’s Studio philosophy and process/li/ulpstrongQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS/strong/ppustrongMUST BE CURRENT STUDENT OF MBTS OR SPURGEON COLLEGE, AND/strong/u/ppustrongMUST QUALIFY FOR THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM VIA FAFSA/strong/u/ppbr/Including, but not limited to/pulliChristian with high integrity, currently pursuing a relationship with God/liliA Bachelor’s degree or 100 Accelerate program hours successfully completed./liliA high level of writing competence (including a strong knowledge of the writing process, effective structure and argumentation, appropriate use of sources, research skills)/liliThis is not a remote position. nbsp;Residency on the Midwestern campus or in the Kansas City Metropolitan area is required./liliStrong verbal coaching and interpersonal skills (the ability to express ideas and answer questions clearly, encourage student success, ask questions, and offer suggestions in a clear and constructive manner)/liliComputer skills to enable conferencing effectively with students through e-mail and/or meeting programs, such as Teams/liliA servant leader with a strong desire to help fellow students become stronger and more confident writers/liliAble to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department/liliAble to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision./liliAble to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team/liliExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal/liliMust show a desire and willingness to learn/liliMust possess a positive attitude/liliAble to pass background screening, including driving record/liliEligible to work in the United States/li/ulpstrongWORKING CONDITIONS/strong/pulliShare office environment/liliVarying shifts – working 5 – 10 hours per week/liliExtensive phone and computer work required./li/ulpstrongPHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS/strong/pulliFrequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station/liliOccasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms./liliAble lift and/or move up to 25 pounds./li/ulpThis job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position./ppbr//ppMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ppbr//ppMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.nbsp;/p pDescription/ppstrongReport to nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strongCoordinator of the Writer’s Studio/ppstrongDepartment nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strongLibrary -strong /strongAcademics/ppstrongFLSA Status nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/strongHourly, Non-Exempt/ppbr/strongJOB PURPOSE/strong/ppTo assist students of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College to develop success oriented writing skills.br//ppstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/strong/pulliCreate an inviting environment to enable students to grow and mature in their writing capabilities/liliAssist students at any stage of the writing process through both on-campus and online conferences ul lianswer writing-related questions/li lihelp students learn and practice writing strategies/li liConnect students to the Midwestern style guide/li lidirect students to outside resources,nbsp;/li licoach students through critiquing to strengthen their work in areas of ideas, structure, flow, etc./li /ul/liliMaintain detailed records of each student conference/liliAssist with writing workshops and special events/liliFollow the Writer’s Studio philosophy and process/li/ulpstrongQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS/strong/ppustrongMUST BE CURRENT STUDENT OF MBTS OR SPURGEON COLLEGE, AND/strong/u/ppustrongMUST QUALIFY FOR THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM VIA FAFSA/strong/u/ppbr/Including, but not limited to/pulliChristian with high integrity, currently pursuing a relationship with God/liliA Bachelor’s degree or 100 Accelerate program hours successfully completed./liliA high level of writing competence (including a strong knowledge of the writing process, effective structure and argumentation, appropriate use of sources, research skills)/liliThis is not a remote position. nbsp;Residency on the Midwestern campus or in the Kansas City Metropolitan area is required./liliStrong verbal coaching and interpersonal skills (the ability to express ideas and answer questions clearly, encourage student success, ask questions, and offer suggestions in a clear and constructive manner)/liliComputer skills to enable conferencing effectively with students through e-mail and/or meeting programs, such as Teams/liliA servant leader with a strong desire to help fellow students become stronger and more confident writers/liliAble to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department/liliAble to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision./liliAble to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team/liliExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal/liliMust show a desire and willingness to learn/liliMust possess a positive attitude/liliAble to pass background screening, including driving record/liliEligible to work in the United States/li/ulpstrongWORKING CONDITIONS/strong/pulliShare office environment/liliVarying shifts – working 5 – 10 hours per week/liliExtensive phone and computer work required./li/ulpstrongPHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS/strong/pulliFrequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station/liliOccasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms./liliAble lift and/or move up to 25 pounds./li/ulpThis job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position./ppbr//ppMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ppbr//ppMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.nbsp;/p Apply Job! Apply to this Job