Writing Coordinator

Monday - Friday; Variable hours

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The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History is part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a Center within the University's Academic Affairs Division, we have a central role in supporting the University's academic mission. We have a commitment to broaden the range of intellectual discourse about African-Americans and to encourage better understanding of people of the African diaspora and their perspectives on important social and cultural issues

The MURAP Writing Coordinator is responsible for conducting comprehensive writing instruction for MURAP participants. For each MURAP cohort, the writing coordinator will support the senior writing coordinator in
1. Designing writing instruction in key components of the writing process.
2. Read all required assignments and drafts for each student and provide substantive comments for revision.
3. Facilitate bi-weekly classes for a humanities-based writing group and a social science-based writing group.
4. Be a resource for students if they encounter any problems in the writing process.
5. Create an environment where students actively participate in the writing and revision process
6. Attend all program events and activities.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Previous experience leading workshops
Experience in academia and academic language and writing

Worked in a similar capacity above

Not Applicable.

H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.