Lead, Communications and Writers Center at Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited

Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited - Our client is a pioneering higher education initiative to identify and train the next generation of leaders in technology and management for Africa.

They are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Lead, Communications and Writers Center

Location: Lagos

Details

• They will strive for excellence in technology and management and become a hub for best-in-class learning and research.
• It will focus on areas in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management in its academic offerings at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels

Job Summary

• A professional Communications and Writing Center Lead who can drive the continuous learning and development of students, staff, and faculty in academic and professional writing, speaking, and visual presentation.
• The Lead, Communications and Writing Center will provide instruction, guidance, and mentorship to the students of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Foster excellence in written, spoken, and visual communication.
• Deliver timely and focused individualized teaching at all stages of the composition process.
• Synthesize, integrate, and share best practices in communication. Support and promote a lively, cross-disciplinary writing culture on campus and online.
• Create pedagogic resources, class assignments, and develop effective practices that fulfil the objectives of the client’s CWC in conjunction with faculty.
•  Manage class schedules and tutorials for the communication track.
• Assist with grading of assignments and ensure grades are submitted on time.
• Help in organizing day-to-day tasks of the CWC, workshops, guest lectures and other associated events
• Run weekly activities including practice sessions, reading hours, quizzes, feedback sessions and tutorials
• Maintain student profiles for internships, placements, academic and professional records.
• Conduct weekly office hours to offer personalized feedback to students and offer solutions to develop communication skills and strategies that last a lifetime.
• Offer weekly feedback to students on their writing assessments
• Assist with the program management and communications needs of the academic office including but not limited to course feedback, donor reporting, grading, LMS management, and stakeholder updates
• Lead and drive key elements of our client’s experiential learning programs.
• Assist in all other activities of the academic strategy and delivery office as may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English Language, Literature, Communication or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a writing education role
• Post-graduate degree in English Language, Literature, Communication or related field is an added advantage
• Deep knowledge of business and academic writing
• Experience with public speaking
• Demonstrates great communication skills both written and verbal Proficient in the use of MS tools especially Excel and Word
• Eager and willing to learn
• A strong team player with a professional attitude
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and demonstrated commitment to excellence
• Resourceful and proactive working style.

Application Closing Date
16th May, 2022.