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Student Peer Writing Consultant - Federal Work Study
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Job Title: Student Peer Writing Consultant - Federal Work Study
Location: UNG - Oconee
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 285010
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. 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 a federal work study student in the Tutoring Services Assistant department on the Oconee campus. The writing peer consultant is responsible for tutoring students in university-level composition and grammar and assisting students, faculty, and staff with services provided by the Gainesville Writing Center.
Responsibilities
Read student essays and make suggestions for improvement in content development, organization, formatting, style, and grammar/mechanics.
Explain instructor comments/corrections on students' assignments.
Conduct workshops related to composition.
Assist in the general operation of the Writing Center, including recording session notes.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Effectively present information/work with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret student compositions, literature, and scholarship.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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.
Experience with Microsoft Office software, especially Word.
Currently-enrolled UNG student with at least a 3.0 GPA.
A grade of A or B in ENGL 1101 and 1102.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Federal Work Study Award
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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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 that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
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. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This role is not considered a position of trust.
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.
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Job Title: Student Peer Writing Consultant - Federal Work Study
Location: UNG - Oconee
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 285010
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. 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 a federal work study student in the Tutoring Services Assistant department on the Oconee campus. The writing peer consultant is responsible for tutoring students in university-level composition and grammar and assisting students, faculty, and staff with services provided by the Gainesville Writing Center.
Responsibilities
Read student essays and make suggestions for improvement in content development, organization, formatting, style, and grammar/mechanics.
Explain instructor comments/corrections on students' assignments.
Conduct workshops related to composition.
Assist in the general operation of the Writing Center, including recording session notes.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Effectively present information/work with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret student compositions, literature, and scholarship.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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.
Experience with Microsoft Office software, especially Word.
Currently-enrolled UNG student with at least a 3.0 GPA.
A grade of A or B in ENGL 1101 and 1102.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Federal Work Study Award
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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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 that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
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. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This role is not considered a position of trust.
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.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Online Audio and Video Media
#J-18808-Ljbffr