Writing Center Director

PRINCIPIA

Writing Center Director at Principia College, leading support for student writers across disciplines and overseeing Writing Center operations. Collaborating with campus partners and contributing to institutional initiatives.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeElsah • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $64,620 - $76,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic direction for the Writing Center in alignment with institutional goals
Oversees day-to-day operations, including scheduling, space management, supplies, and budget
Hires, supervises, mentors, and evaluates Writing Center postgraduate interns and student writing tutors
Leads assessment efforts for Writing Center services and uses data to improve programming
Oversees departmental communication, including website and outreach materials
Maintains ongoing professional development
Delivers or coordinates teaching writing tutor preparation courses (may include course delivery of up to 6 semester hours per year)
Directs the Writing Tutor program, including recruitment, training, supervision, and ongoing professional development of the tutors
Maintains CRLA-ITTPC external program certification
Coordinates writing support for students across disciplines and Academic Centers
Assists students in navigating emerging AI technologies, including understanding appropriate use, limitations, and implications for academic work.
Partners with the FYE Coordinator, Library, Writing Program Administrator, and Director of Faculty Development on writing-related initiatives
Serves as a member of the Writing Advisory Board (WAB) and on academic committees as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Student of Christian Science preferred
Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements
Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, English, Applied Linguistics, Education (writing/literacy focus), or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of writing pedagogy and experience with Writing Center operations at the college level
Experience supervising or mentoring student tutors preferred
Demonstrated commitment to student-centered learning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
Relocation: Principia provides a relocation reimbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.
Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
Comprehensive Benefits : Learn more about all our benefits here , including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

writing pedagogyprogram assessmentdata analysistutor trainingbudget managementschedulingspace managementcourse deliverystudent supportemerging AI technologies

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationstudent-centered learningstrategic directionprofessional developmentevaluationoutreach

Certifications

Master’s degree in Rhetoric and CompositionMaster’s degree in Writing StudiesMaster’s degree in EnglishMaster’s degree in Applied LinguisticsMaster’s degree in Education (writing/literacy focus)