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Student - Work Study Writing Center Assistant (Floyd)

Location: GHC - Floyd Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 292615

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 degree 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. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists 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. This position is at our Floyd location. Must be a current GHC student currently enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours (in most instances).

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
• Conducts individualized sessions to support students with brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, and editing student writing assignment(s)
• Provides constructive, respectful feedback on content, structure, clarity, and mechanics without rewriting the student's work
• Maintains accurate records of sessions and follows Writing Center protocols
• Utilizes and promotes Writing Center resources such as handouts, workshops, and class visits
• Performs other duties as assigned
• This is not a Supervisory position
• The Writing Center Coordinator will assign tasks and direct work of this position

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and current GHC undergraduate student with 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 (in most instances)
• Some prior experience preferred but not required; job‑specific training will be provided

Salary & Hours

Proposed Salary: $12.00 per hour; 19 hours per week max.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft Office software
• Understanding of customer service with experience
• 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 a 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.