Graduate Student Writing Program Coordinator (Student Support Specialist III)
Posting Number	req26171
Department	Graduate College Admin
Department Website Link
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona Graduate College plays a central role in advancing graduate education, research excellence, and student success across the university. The Graduate College supports graduate programs by fostering an academic environment that prepares students for leadership in research, industry, public service, and academia. Through collaboration with colleges and departments campus-wide, the Graduate College promotes innovative scholarship, professional development, and access to graduate education, while upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and mentorship. Committed to student-centered support and institutional impact, the Graduate College drives initiatives that strengthen graduate outcomes, research engagement, and the university’s mission as a leading public research institution. The Program Coordinator for Graduate Student Writing provides comprehensive writing support to graduate students across disciplines, fostering advanced academic communication skills essential for scholarly success. This role coordinates and delivers individual consultations, workshops, dissertation and thesis support initiatives, and writing productivity programming. The Coordinator also manages the operations of the Graduate Writing Lab; trains and mentors graduate writing consultants; and develops resources that promote inclusive, ethical, and evidence-based writing practices. Through high-quality instructional support and continuous assessment, the role advances graduate student achievement, publication readiness, and timely degree completion. The Graduate Student Writing Program Coordinator will report directly to the Associate Director of the Graduate Writing Lab. The major duties and responsibilities are listed below; additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Writing Lab Operations and Logistics Coordination Coordinate the scheduling and administration of Graduate Writing Lab and Office of Fellowships activities (e.g., one-on-one consultations, workshops, and writing groups), ensuring efficient, student-centered service delivery. Ensure continuity of services across in-person, hybrid, and virtual delivery models. Develop and maintain semester schedules for writing consultants and facilitators. Maintain coverage plans for peak periods (e.g., thesis/dissertation deadlines, qualifying exams, grant cycles). Monitor service utilization trends and provide writing consultant staffing recommendations or programming to meet demands. Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose process improvements. Develop digital resources and strategies for effective communication with students, staff, and faculty. This includes, but is not limited to, development of content for newsletters, social media, and the Center's website to promote writing programming and resources. Coordinate hiring logistics, onboarding documentation, and training schedules for graduate writing consultants. Support strategic planning by providing operational insights and service capacity data. Facilitate campus outreach to promote Graduate Writing Lab and Office of Fellowships activities, develop promotional materials and maintain website content. Writing Support Coordinate and deliver one-on-one writing consultations for graduate students across disciplines. Facilitate writing accountability groups and cohort-based writing communities. Collaborate with Associate Director of Graduate Writing Lab to develop scaffolded workshop series aligned with the graduate student milestones (e.g., prospectus, candidacy, defense preparation). Assess workshop effectiveness and revise content based on feedback. Create writing resources, guides, templates and toolkits. Provide advanced feedback on theses, dissertations, journal articles, grant proposals, fellowship applications, and conference papers. Support students in developing argumentation, organization, clarity, disciplinary voice, and revision strategies. Assessment and Reporting Analyze data and create summary reports on attendance, impact, and outcomes to inform continuous improvement and share successes with internal and external stakeholders. Support assessment efforts through surveys, evaluation tools, and impact tracking. Assess emerging trends to shape curriculum and maintain relevance. Evaluate and recommend technology enhancements to improve efficiency. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of writing center best practices and evidence-based writing pedagogy. Skills in data collection, assessment, and program evaluation. Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills across varied audiences and formats. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree. One year of experience providing writing support or coaching to students, ideally at the graduate level. Experience designing curriculum, toolkits, or asynchronous writing resources. Experience working with first-generation, international, non-traditional graduate student populations. Experience using professional development technologies and platforms (e.g., Handshake, Trellis). Demonstrated experience developing effective programming related to graduate education outputs (e.g., dissertations, theses, fellowships, etc.).
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Student Services
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	8
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level	PC3
Job Family	Student Support
Job Function	Student Services
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Kristine Hogeboom Senior Business Manager hogeboom@arizona.edu
Open Date	6/5/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

The University of Arizona Graduate College plays a central role in advancing graduate education, research excellence, and student success across the university. The Graduate College supports graduate programs by fostering an academic environment that prepares students for leadership in research, industry, public service, and academia. Through collaboration with colleges and departments campus-wide, the Graduate College promotes innovative scholarship, professional development, and access to graduate education, while upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and mentorship. Committed to student-centered support and institutional impact, the Graduate College drives initiatives that strengthen graduate outcomes, research engagement, and the university’s mission as a leading public research institution. The Program Coordinator for Graduate Student Writing provides comprehensive writing support to graduate students across disciplines, fostering advanced academic communication skills essential for scholarly success. This role coordinates and delivers individual consultations, workshops, dissertation and thesis support initiatives, and writing productivity programming. The Coordinator also manages the operations of the Graduate Writing Lab; trains and mentors graduate writing consultants; and develops resources that promote inclusive, ethical, and evidence-based writing practices. Through high-quality instructional support and continuous assessment, the role advances graduate student achievement, publication readiness, and timely degree completion. The Graduate Student Writing Program Coordinator will report directly to the Associate Director of the Graduate Writing Lab. The major duties and responsibilities are listed below; additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ ASU/ NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities Writing Lab Operations and Logistics Coordination. Coordinate the scheduling and administration of Graduate Writing Lab and Office of Fellowships activities (e.g., one-on-one consultations, workshops, and writing groups), ensuring efficient, student-centered service delivery. Ensure continuity of services across in-person, hybrid, and virtual delivery models. Develop and maintain semester schedules for writing consultants and facilitators. Maintain coverage plans for peak periods (e.g., thesis/dissertation deadlines, qualifying exams, grant cycles). Monitor service utilization trends and provide writing consultant staffing recommendations or programming to meet demands. Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose process improvements. Develop digital resources and strategies for effective communication with students, staff, and faculty. This includes, but is not limited to, development of content for newsletters, social media, and the Center's website to promote writing programming and resources. Coordinate hiring logistics, onboarding documentation, and training schedules for graduate writing consultants. Support strategic planning by providing operational insights and service capacity data. Facilitate campus outreach to promote Graduate Writing Lab and Office of Fellowships activities, develop promotional materials and maintain website content. Writing Support. Coordinate and deliver one-on-one writing consultations for graduate students across disciplines. Facilitate writing accountability groups and cohort-based writing communities. Collaborate with Associate Director of Graduate Writing Lab to develop scaffolded workshop series aligned with the graduate student milestones (e.g., prospectus, candidacy, defense preparation). Assess workshop effectiveness and revise content based on feedback. Create writing resources, guides, templates and toolkits. Provide advanced feedback on theses, dissertations, journal articles, grant proposals, fellowship applications, and conference papers. Support students in developing argumentation, organization, clarity, disciplinary voice, and revision strategies. Assessment and Reporting. Analyze data and create summary reports on attendance, impact, and outcomes to inform continuous improvement and share successes with internal and external stakeholders. Support assessment efforts through surveys, evaluation tools, and impact tracking. Assess emerging trends to shape curriculum and maintain relevance. Evaluate and recommend technology enhancements to improve efficiency. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of writing center best practices and evidence-based writing pedagogy. Skills in data collection, assessment, and program evaluation. Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills across varied audiences and formats. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree. One year of experience providing writing support or coaching to students, ideally at the graduate level. Experience designing curriculum, toolkits, or asynchronous writing resources. Experience working with first-generation, international, non-traditional graduate student populations. Experience using professional development technologies and platforms (e.g., Handshake, Trellis). Demonstrated experience developing effective programming related to graduate education outputs (e.g., dissertations, theses, fellowships, etc.). FLSA Exempt Full Time/ Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Student Services Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 8 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level PC 3 Job Family Student Support Job Function Student Services

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