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Writing Peer Tutor (Gainesville) - Institutional Student Worker

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Job Title: Writing Peer Tutor (Gainesville) - Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG - Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 286628

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG focuses on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university\'s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG\'s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for Writing Peer Tutors for the Gainesville campus. The purpose of tutoring is to assist fellow students with the mastery of concepts or applications of writing. Tutors integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize each student\'s potential to become an independent learner and achieve academic success. As employees of the University, Writing Peer Tutors are expected to maintain ongoing communication with their supervisors. Tutors are also expected to be knowledgeable of and refer students to other appropriate college resources as needed. Tutoring primarily takes place in the Gainesville campus Writing Center, with possible online tutoring duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students online and in-person in writing and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Complete the required 10-hour tutor training in addition to at least 25 hours of actual tutoring time, in accordance with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification requirements.
• For each session, complete required client report forms as instructed by your supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable of and make appropriate referrals to other campus resources; inform the supervisor of such referrals.
• Perform other duties related to the Writing Center as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to establish rapport and communicate well with students.
• Able to break down writing concepts and deliver them in a concise and understandable way.
• Able to use Microsoft Word.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Must have earned a grade of B or better in English 1101 and 1102.
• Must have and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.3.

Preferred Qualifications

• Writing experience across the curriculum a plus.
• Tutoring or mentoring experience a plus.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Notes

The University of North Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. This position is not supervisory, does not have financial responsibilities, does not require driving, is not a position of trust, does not require a purchasing card, will not travel, and does not require security clearance.

Please note: The University of North Georgia career board updates daily; positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.