Director of Writing Center

Title: Associate Director of Learning Support Center 4821

Date Posted: 01/20/2026

FLSA: Exempt

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Contact: Please submit an online application

Associate Director of the Learning Center, Long Island University

Reporting to the Director of the Learning Center, the Associate Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the Writing Center and Tutoring Program and develops and implements strategic initiatives to enhance writing and tutoring support across the institution. The role also assists the director with implementing best practices in the determination and provision of reasonable accommodations in compliance with Section 504 and ADA regulations.

It involves overseeing one-on-one consultations, workshops, and writing/tutoring resources for various departments, as well as hiring and supervising staff.

• Establish and implement vision for Writing Center and Tutoring Program services
• Establish Writing Center and Tutoring Program protocols and best practices
• Oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the Writing Center and Tutoring Program, including the physical space and staff

• Develop short‑and long‑range planning and goals
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and mentor tutors
• Observe and evaluate all staff throughout the semester
• Plan and facilitate on‑going staff development meetings
• Communicate policy and procedures to all staff and students
• Negotiate conflicts and/or disputes between tutors and students
• Plan and facilitate pre‑term orientation meetings for tutors
• Update Writing Center and Tutoring Program Handbook annually
• Develop and implement interdisciplinary workshops on writing and tutoring
• Market Writing Center and Subject Area tutoring services to the University Community
• Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and administrators

• Schedule all staff
• Monitor and analyze student demand for services
• Keep all staff informed and updated about policies and procedures
• Supervise processing of timesheets and resolve payroll problems in a timely manner
• Prepare reports on student usage and staff payroll
• Prepare reports for faculty with student consent and input

• Develop, implement, and analyze assessment and evaluation tools for Writing Center and Subject Area tutoring services (every semester)
• Work with Outcomes Assessment
• Write annual report on Writing Center and Tutoring Program

• Represent Writing Center and Tutoring Program concerns at department meetings, upon request
• Represent Writing Center and Tutoring Program on committees and at campus‑wide meetings, upon request
• Serve as liaison between faculty and Writing Center/Subject Area tutors

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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