The University of North Georgia is hiring: Writing Peer Tutor (Gainesville) - In

Job Title:

Writing Peer Tutor (Gainesville) - Institutional Student Worker

Location:

UNG - Gainesville

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 is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Writing Peer Tutors for the Gainesville campus. The purpose of writing tutoring is to assist fellow students with the mastery of concepts or applications of writing. Writing Peer Tutors integrate effective study and learning strategies, thereby maximizing each student's potential to become an independent learner and achieve academic success.

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.
• 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

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of 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.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position 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.