GOALS Program Peer Mentor-Student Assistant

Peer Mentors Needed For Goals Program

The GOALS program is seeking peer mentors. The GOALS Program provides the opportunity for students with developmental disabilities to attend university classes and participate in university life. Working within our team atmosphere, peer mentors provide basic social and academic supports to such students on both main and Riverpark campuses. Such supports include walking to and from class, eating on campus, sitting in classes, providing basic tutoring, participating in campus events for students, engaging at the recreation center, and/or other basic campus experiences.

Come share your knowledge of being a college student, be a friend to other students, and develop your leadership skills in a meaningful way.

$10/hour.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at  or e-mail to hr.

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. 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.

Excellence:
Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community. Creativity:
Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions. Engagement:
Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience. Sustainability:
Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship. Inclusion:
Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices. Servant Leadership:
Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties: A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.
* Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.
* For Faculty Hires :
Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom . To be considered for a Student Assistant position, the applicant must be a current Columbus State University student, taking at least six (6) credit hour courses per semester.

Work Schedule 3-15 hours per week, based on your availability and class schedule. Opportunities to work early in the morning, in the middle of the day, or later in the afternoon.

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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