GRADUATE COMMUNICATION COACH #00054567

Writing & Communication Center

The Writing & Communication Center (WCC) at Missouri S&T is seeking a full-time Graduate Communication Coach to support graduate students across disciplines in developing clear, effective writing, research communication, and professional speaking skills. This position plays a central role in graduate student success by providing individualized coaching, advanced document support, instructional content development, and professional communication preparation.

The ideal candidate is an experienced communicator, editor, and educator who enjoys mentoring graduate students, working across genres and disciplines, and contributing creatively to a collaborative academic support environment. This role also includes overseeing a small team of graduate student workers who assist with dissertation technical editing and other graduate tutoring needs.

Position Overview

The Graduate Communication Coach works one-on-one with graduate students on writing, research projects, presentations, and professional communication. Responsibilities include document editing, speaking and interview coaching, curriculum development, SPEAK Test preparation for international TAs, and administrative coordination. The position also provides day-to-day guidance and oversight for graduate student workers supporting dissertation technical editing and advanced tutoring services. This is a full-time, professional staff position within the Writing & Communication Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Graduate Writing, Research Support, & Editing
  • Provide in-depth editing and feedback on graduate-level documents, including literature reviews, research proposals, journal articles, theses, dissertations, statements of purpose, resumes, and CVs
  • Support clarity, organization, argumentation, coherence, tone, grammar, and academic style
  • Assist with thesis and dissertation formatting in accordance with university guidelines
  • Guide students in citation practices and disciplinary conventions (APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE)
• Speaking & Professional Communication Coaching
  • Conduct mock interviews for academic, industry, and internship positions
  • Coach students on pronunciation, pacing, clarity, confidence, and professional presence
  • Support preparation for academic presentations and conference talks
  • Prepare international graduate students for the SPEAK Test required for teaching assistant eligibility
• Graduate Student Staff Supervision & Mentoring
  • Oversee and mentor a small staff of graduate student workers supporting dissertation technical editing and advanced tutoring services
  • Train graduate staff in WCC standards for technical editing, documentation practices, and graduate-level tutoring
  • Review and coordinate student work to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to university guidelines
  • Support professional development of graduate student workers through feedback, modeling, and instructional guidance
  • Collaborate with WCC leadership on scheduling, workload distribution, and service alignment
• Curriculum & Instructional Development
  • Develop structured tutoring curricula and lesson plans for graduate communication support
  • Create assignments, worksheets, and instructional resources
  • Build and maintain Canvas modules and course materials for WCC programming
• Content Creation & Design
  • Produce written and visual materials such as flyers, guides, and digital resources
  • Design professional-quality materials using Adobe Creative tools and Canva
• Administrative & Data Management
  • Maintain organized records of student documents and tutoring files
  • Track session data, feedback, and outcomes for reporting and assessment
  • Communicate with students via Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom to schedule appointments and follow up

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Master's degree in Technical Communication, English, Writing Studies, Rhetoric, or a closely related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong academic writing, editing, and professional communication skills
• Experience tutoring, teaching, coaching, or mentoring writers and speakers
• Experience supporting or supervising student workers or peer tutors preferred
• Ability to support multilingual and international graduate students
• Proficiency with or willingness to learn Canvas, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with data tracking (Excel)
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative tools preferred

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $18.87-$19.25 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 8
University Title: STUDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR I
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) and Kummer Student Programs.

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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