Manager of Writing and ELL Support Services

Manager of Writing and ELL Support Services

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 Posting Summary 

Working Title  | Manager of Writing and ELL Support Services
Role Title  | Trainer Instructor III
Role Code  | 29113-SW
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 05
Position Number  | 29700133
Agency  | Germanna Community College
Division  | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range  | $81,386-$99,472
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | B-Professional
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  | M – Th 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; F 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. May vary depending on need
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

The Manager of Writing and ELL Support Services will assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Fredericksburg Writing Center and the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) Online Drop-in Writing Center and will provide writing assistance to students during individual and group sessions during day and evening hours. The incumbent will also deliver on-campus and online specialized group instruction including, but not limited to, citation style workshops, grammar workshops, vocabulary reviews, peer editing sessions, research methodology, and tutorials focused on specific writing topics.The Manager of Writing and ELL Support Services will collaborate with the Chairs of the English Department to ensure that the Writing Center is prepared to help students achieve the learning objectives established for writing courses at Germanna. The incumbent will also work with instructors in other academic departments where papers are typically assigned. The Manager of Writing Support Services will solicit writing assignments, syllabi, and grading rubrics from faculty, so the Writing Center staff will be able to provide students with high quality, writing assistance that is aligned with faculty expectations. The Manager of Writing and ELL Support Services will supervise the Writing Support Specialists to provide just-in-time intervention to students enrolled in ESL and gateway English courses. By creating a calendar of major writing assignment due dates, the Manager of ACE Writing Support Services, in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academic Support, will be able to schedule multiple tutors in the Writing Center during high volume periods of time during academic semesters.

The Manager of Writing and ELL Support Services’ work responsibilities include focused academic support to ESL students through the development of supplemental ESL workshops for language and vocabulary specific to STEM sources, conversations groups for ESL students, and the development of academic support materials for ESL students.The Manager of ACE Writing and ELL Support Services will assist with the training and professional development for tutors and Writing Support Specialists throughout the year. The incumbent will also assist with the selection and training of staff assigned to gateway English classes. The incumbent will be expected to maintain a current knowledge of trends in writing remediation and best practices utilized by educational Writing Centers. The incumbant will also be expected to maintain an awareness of curricular changes that might require the support of the Writing Center. He or she will collaborate with the Academic Center for Excellence staff to develop programs and services designed to support the mission of Germanna Community College and the academic success of all students.

The Manager of Writing and ELL Support Services’ work responsibilities include focused academic support to ESL students through the development of supplemental ESL workshops for language and vocabulary specific to STEM sources, conversations groups for ESL students, and the development of academic support materials for ESL students.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage Daily Operation of Academic Center for Excellence On-Campus and Online Writing Centers Manage Academic Intervention for Students in Writing Intensive Courses Manage Academic Intervention for Students in Gateway English Courses Supervision of Writing Support Specialists and Writing Tutors Manage the Development of Academic Support Programs and Resources for Writing Students Manage the Development of Academic Support Programs and Resources for ESL Students Provide Writing Instruction to Students On-Campus and Online Writing Instruction Serve as a liaison between the Academic Center for Excellence and faculty in the English Department.

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  | Competency in all writing topics ranging from English composition, grammar, rhetoric, scientific writing, argumentative writing, research papers, creative writing, literary analysis, and poetry. Tutoring and/or teaching experience in higher education Supervisory experience preferred Ability to develop, organize, manage, and execute projects Microsoft Office Tools, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer Familiarity with online information, teaching, and learning environment Strong oral and written communication skills required Excellent organizational and judgment skills required
Additional Considerations  | Bachelor of Arts degree in English or related field Experience teaching or tutoring in higher education preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | Yes
Required Travel  | This role may require travel

 Posting Detail Information 

Posting Number  | CLS_4196P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 12/11/2025
Job Close Date  | 01/07/2026
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | www.germanna.edu
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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.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/91268

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