Writing and Learning Support Specialist
Alexandria, VA
Salary Not AvailableFull time
Posted 6 weeks ago
Job Description
Posting Summary
Working Title
Writing and Learning Support Specialist
Role Title
Education Support Spec II
Role Code
29143-FP
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
28000076
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-Provost Alexandria
Work Location
Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range
$55,000/yr
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
5-Paraprofessionals
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30A-5P
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
The Writing and Learning Support Specialist supports the daily operations of the Academic Success Center by providing writing and learning support services, assisting with tutor coordination, and promoting student academic success. Reporting to the Tutoring Coordinator, this position provides direct academic assistance to students, supports the training and scheduling of tutors, assists with Academic Success Center programming and assessment, and collaborates with faculty and campus partners to enhance student learning.
Duties and Tasks:
- Provide individual and small-group tutoring in writing and other academic skill areas while coaching students in effective learning strategies.
- Assist the Tutoring Coordinator with recruiting, training, scheduling, and supporting tutors.
- Monitor tutoring services and assist with the daily operations of the Academic Success Center.
- Support tutoring initiatives, workshops, student success programming, and assessment activities.
- Maintain tutoring records and data, including confidential student information.
- Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to promote academic support services and student success.
- Promote Academic Success Center services through outreach and marketing activities.
- Participate on campus, college, and professional committees as assigned.
- Promotion/marketing and monitoring the accuracy of the ASC Website Blog.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs:
- Knowledge of writing pedagogy, tutoring practices, student success strategies, and adult learning principles.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to assess student learning needs and provide effective academic coaching and writing support.
- Ability to train and support tutors while working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and instructional technology to support student learning.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a student-centered environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience providing academic support, tutoring, writing assistance, or instructional support in a college, university, or other educational setting.
- Experience supporting or coordinating tutoring, learning support, student success, or academic support programs.
- Experience leading, training, mentoring, or supervising employees, student workers, tutors, or volunteers.
- Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and varying learning needs.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and standard office technology.
Additional Considerations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a college or university Writing Center, Learning Center, or Academic Success Center.
- Experience supervising or mentoring peer tutors or student employees.
- Experience developing tutor training, workshops, or academic success programming.
- Experience using tutoring management software.
- Experience collaborating with faculty to support student learning.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4638P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
08/07/2026
Job Close Date
08/28/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
