Writing Peer Tutor - Institutional Student Worker

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Oconee, GEORGIA
Job Type: PartTime

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.

UNG Core Values
https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php 


USG Core Values
1. USG Core Values 
All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our university's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and University of North Georgia's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

2. USG Statement of Core Values (8.2.18.1.2 )
Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - that form and guide the daily work of the organization. 
Integrity - We will be honest, fair, impartial, and unbiased in our dealings both with and on behalf of the USG.
Excellence - We will perform our duties to foster a culture of excellence and high quality in everything we do.
Accountability - We firmly believe that education in the form of scholarship, research, teaching, service, and developing others is a public trust. We will live up to this trust through safeguarding our resources and being good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.
Respect - We recognize the inherent dignity and rights of every person, and we will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion, and decency.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Writing Peer Tutor for the Oconee campus in Fall 2024. The purpose of writing tutoring is to assist fellow students with the mastery of concepts or applications of writing.  Writing Peer Tutors integrate effective study and learning strategies, thereby maximizing each student's potential to become an independent learner and achieve academic success.  As employees of the University, Writing Peer Tutors are expected to maintain ongoing communication with their supervisors.  Writing Peer Tutors are also expected to be knowledgeable of and refer students to other appropriate college resources as needed. Tutoring primarily takes place in the Gainesville campus Writing Center, with possible online tutoring duties as needed. 

  • Tutor students online and in-person in writing and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
  • In accordance with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification requirements, complete the required 10-hour tutor training 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 make appropriate referrals to other campus resources; inform the supervisor of such referrals.
  • Perform other duties related to the Writing Center as assigned by supervisor.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Able to establish rapport and communicate well with students.
  • Able to break down writing concepts and deliver them in a concise and understandable way.
  • 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 a plus
  • Tutoring or mentoring experience a plus
  • Resume
  • Cover letter

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.

  • This role is not considered a position of trust.

 

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