Student - Work Study Writing Center Assistant Cartersville Job at Inside Higher

Job Title: Student - Work Study Writing Center Assistant Cartersville

Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 292612

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast‑paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees, including being recognized as a semifinalist for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position provides support for various functions at the Georgia Highlands College Writing Center located at the Cartersville site. Must be a current GHC student, enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Understand, support, and carry out the college’s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Conduct individualized sessions to support students with brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, and editing writing assignments.
• Provide constructive, respectful feedback on content, structure, clarity, and mechanics without rewriting the student’s work.
• Maintain accurate records of sessions and follow Writing Center protocols.
• Utilize and promote Writing Center resources such as handouts, workshops, and class visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Note: This is not a supervisory position; the Writing Center Coordinator will assign tasks and direct work.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and current GHC undergraduate student.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) currently being met.
• Current‑Year FAFSA on file with all verifications and any other requirements completed.
• Currently enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours.
• Some prior experience is preferred but not required; job‑specific training will be provided.

Proposed Salary

$12.00 per hour, 19 hours per week max.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft Office software.
• Understanding of customer service.
• Ability to follow specific directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to work independently on a task and utilize appropriate critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving within area of responsibility.
• Ability to demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251‑2644, or email support@usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.