WRITING CENTRE PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

WRITING & LEARNING SERVICES, LIBRARY

Competition No. 25.07.202

CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week).

MSA Band D (Steps 1-8): $26.083 - $37.932 per hour. $47,471 - $69,036 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).

August 4, 2025

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking a Writing Centre Programs Specialist for a full-time continuing opportunity to join our Writing & Learning Services, Library department.

Reporting to the Manager, Library Operations, and working closely with the Writing Centre Librarian and Writing Centre Coordinator, you will be responsible for reviewing, updating, developing, implementing, and maintaining Writing Centre materials, resources, and learning objects. You will also play a key role in delivering existing Writing Centre programming and contribute to the planning, research, and development of innovative new programs that promote student success.

Aligned with the broader goals of the Learning and Engagement unit, including initiatives like the Makerspace, you will support the design and implementation of forward-thinking programming that enhances teaching and learning at MacEwan.

This role also includes delivering workshops and group instruction on topics related to academic writing and Writing Centre services. You will assist with training Writing Centre tutors and provide backup support to the Writing Centre team as needed.

Additionally, you will actively contribute to the advancement of digital scholarship by collaborating with librarians and staff to integrate digital tools and platforms into writing instruction. This may include co-developing workshops and resources that support writing for public audiences—such as blog posts, policy briefs, op-eds, and multimedia storytelling.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering workshops and group instruction on academic writing and Writing Centre services;
• Planning, researching, and developing innovative programming aligned with Library initiatives (e.g., Makerspace, Teaching and Learning);
• Collaborating on digital scholarship projects using digital tools for public-facing writing (e.g., blogs, op-eds, multimedia);
• Prioritizing accessibility, creativity, and equity in research communication;
• Supporting writing skill development for diverse learners, including EAL students;
• Co-developing and implementing annual marketing and promotion plans;
• Creating, updating, and maintaining educational materials (e.g., tutorials, videos, infographics, modules);
• Evaluating resources for quality, accessibility, cost, security, and licensing;
• Providing individualized writing support for complex needs (e.g., honours theses, scholarships, grad school applications);
• Maintaining Writing Centre operations during coordinator absence, including tutor supervision and emergency response;
• Assisting with tutor training, professional development, and service assessment;
• Involving tutors in workshop and small-group instruction planning and delivery; and
• Helping update and align training materials with CRLA certification standards.

SKILLS

You will have:

• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and accessibility best practices;
• Familiarity with academic writing and citation standards;
• Proven ability to deliver accessible, inclusive, and engaging educational programming;
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in dynamic or changing environments;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with a track record of managing projects, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines; and
• Outstanding communication skills, including writing, listening, research, and public speaking.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in English or other related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience developing and delivering educational programming, materials, resources, and learning objects, including through various tools and platforms (i.e., tutorials, citation guides, videos, modules, infographics, web pages, resources for multi-modal assignments, etc.).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Generous vacation time
• Secure pension plan
• Flexible benefits package
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth