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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Coordinator of the UNLV Writing Center 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 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 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 demonstratesupport fordiversity equity and inclusiveness as well as participate inmaintaininga respectful positive work environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelors 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 Masters 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 institutions 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 UNLVs 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 Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
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
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels : Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact or visit our Veterans Webpage.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Materials should be addressed to Dr. Erin Zimmerman Search Committee Chair and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on December 22nd.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact for support. For assistance with the application process please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at or .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0149520 in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO / AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to : Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Mail Stop 1062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246 Telephone : ; Email : or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone : 1- FAX : ; TDD : 1-; Email : ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience :
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Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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