Writing Peer Tutor; Gainesville - Institutional Student Worker

Overview

Writing Peer Tutor (Gainesville) - Institutional Student Worker

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• Location:
  
  UNG - Gainesville
• Regular/Temporary:
  Temporary
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Job

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Writing Peer Tutor on the Gainesville campus. The tutor assists fellow students with mastery of concepts or applications of writing. Tutors integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize each student's potential to become an independent learner and achieve academic success. Tutors maintain ongoing communication with supervisors and refer students to other college resources as needed.

Tutoring primarily takes place in the Gainesville campus Writing Center, with possible online duties as needed.

• Tutor students online and in-person in writing and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Complete the required 10-hour tutor training (in accordance with CRLA certification requirements) in addition to at least 25 hours of actual tutoring time.
• For each session, complete required client report forms as instructed by your supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable of and refer to other campus resources; inform the supervisor of such referrals.
• Perform other duties related to the Writing Center as assigned by supervisor.

• Able to establish rapport and communicate well with students.
• Able to break down writing concepts and deliver them concisely.
• Able to use Microsoft Word.

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Must have earned a grade of B or better in English 1101 and 1102.
• Must have and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.3.

• Writing experience across the curriculum is a plus.
• Tutoring or mentoring experience is a plus.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of North 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. USG values integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect. USG Freedom of Expression policy and University Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture are available online.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card.
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.