Developmental Skills Specialist-English
TRIO Student Support Services
UW-Rock County

This is a 9-month, 50% non-instructional academic staff position with working title of Developmental Skill Specialist reporting to the Associate Director for TRIO Student Support Services.

The primary objectives of the Developmental Skills Specialist-English are to ensure that

1) 75% of students will be in good academic standing at the end of the academic year as a result of an individually designed service delivery plan for all participants and specialized monitoring and advising for those on probation (Objective IV of the TRIO grant).

2) 80% of students who enroll in the TRIO program in any given semester will achieve academic success within four semesters as measured by a grade of C or better in the initial degree credit English course completed following program entry (Objective VI of the TRIO grant).

The Developmental Skills Specialist-English provides the following services to meet the objectives

1) Tutor students enrolled in composition courses (Eng. 098, Eng. 101, Eng. 102) as well as in other courses requiring formal written assignments.

2) Develop writing workshops and/or study groups based on student need and interest.

3) Meet regularly with TRIO Advisors to monitor progress of individual students.

4) Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with English faculty.

5) Prepare records of student contacts and delivery of support services.

6) Carry out other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree required—English, Student Personnel or related field. Familiarity with the operation of developmental education programs, with at least one year's teaching experience working in a relevant field (e.g. developmental education, teaching English composition) preferred.

Brief description of institution, campus and area:

The growing UW-Rock County campus enrolls more than 900 students and is located on 50 rolling acres on the southwest side of Wisconsin's City of Parks, Janesville, and includes a new state-of-the-art Engineering Center, library, classrooms and computer labs – all part of an ongoing building expansion and construction project that will further renovate other buildings on campus. The largest city in the county with a long history of strong industry, Janesville has a small-town feel and, with nearby Beloit and the other smaller Rock County communities, provides ample opportunities for recreation, education and entertainment. In addition, the added convenience of the urban amenities are within easy driving distance in Madison (40 miles), Milwaukee (85 miles), Rockford (30 miles) and Chicago (100 miles). See http://www.rock.uwc.edu/ for more information about the campus and community.

Salary: $29,788 minimum; actual starting salary is dependent upon education and higher education experience; outstanding benefits package. Please see www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits .

Position Starting Date: August 25, 2008

To apply please submit the following:

• Cover letter of application

• Current resume

• Contact information for three current references

• Unofficial or copies of college/university transcripts

Electronic submission of materials is encouraged to triorck@uwc.edu .  Address communications to Attn: Kim Schmitt. 

Materials that cannot be electronically submitted may be sent to: Dean's Office, University of Wisconsin-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Avenue , Janesville , WI   53546 .

Application Deadline:  Materials must be received or postmarked by May 30, 2008.

Applications must be accompanied by a statement whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request. If requested, confidentiality can be maintained until an applicant is deemed a finalist in the search.  UW-Rock County is an AA/EO employer and encourages women, members of minority groups, and veterans to apply.

This page was updated: May 9, 2008 1:51 PM