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Job Title: Student Assistant - Writing Center Tutor

Location: Middle GA State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 286625

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—all located in central Georgia—and a fully‑online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The university has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Writing Center is seeking candidates for the position of Writing Center Tutor. The MGA Writing Center provides one‑on‑one consultations to assist students at all levels with all types of writing.

Responsibilities

• Work one‑on‑one with clients in face‑to‑face and video conference settings offering feedback, suggestions and encouragement to clients on their writing
• Plan, publicize, and run special events
• Offer writing workshops and possible classroom visits
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training, as required

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at Middle Georgia State University
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
• A faculty recommendation attesting to writing ability and a supportive personality
• Completion of ENGL 1101 and 1102, or the equivalent, with at least a B
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A current GPA of 3.00 or higher

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability, Learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.