Coordinator, UNLV Writing Center [R0149520]

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Coordinator of the , which is a full-time, 12-month administrative faculty position. This is an on-campus position with the possibility of some remote work during winter break and summer term.

ROLE of the POSITION

UNLV Writing Center invites applicants to serve as Writing Center Coordinator. The position will start June 1, 2026.

The Writing Center Coordinator assists the Director and Assistant Director by implementing, maintaining, supervising, and reporting on the day-to-day operations and systems of the Writing Center. The Coordinator is tasked with training, mentoring, and overseeing consultants, and is the dedicated supervisor for those working in online spaces. They also support the supervision and delegation of tasks to Lead Consultants.

The Coordinator helps to develop, maintain, and deliver outward-facing writing-related workshops and resources, present and archive internal training resources, create and update operations manuals and staff handbooks, and set up and maintain online systems. The Coordinator assists the Director and Assistant Director with reporting and all other relevant Writing Center work as it arises.

The Coordinator might occasionally consult with writers, primarily in remote consultations and/or with higher level writers, such as graduate students, faculty and staff, and is expected to participate in regional, national, and international writing center studies-related professional development activities that enhances their growth in this position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in writing center studies, rhetoric and composition, languages/TESOL, or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 4 years of experience working in writing centers, and 2 years of experience administering writing centers.

Applicants with a Master’s degree in writing center studies, rhetoric and composition, languages/TESOL, or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must have 2 years of experience working in writing centers, and 1 year of experience administering writing centers.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

The position requires excellent communication, problem solving, and computer technology skills, including instructional technology, familiarity with writing center philosophy, and enthusiasm for advocacy and student diversity.

Applicants should also have familiarity with writing center pedagogy; experience training, supervising, and assessing writing center consultants working in-person and online, both synchronously and asynchronously; and experience consulting in a higher education institution's writing center, in particular supporting diverse student populations from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants may have awareness of UNLV Writing Center policies, procedures, and practices as well as proficiency with UNLV’s CRM and LMS platforms.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package including:

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• discounts on and off campus

• for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

• A comprehensive onboarding program,