FWS Student - Work Study Writing Center Assistant Cartersville

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor¿s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

The Student Work Study Writing Center Assistant provides support for various functions at the Georgia Highlands College Writing Center.

• Understand, support, and carry out the college¿s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
• Provide one-on-one writing consultations for students across disciplines
• Ensure peers maintain ownership of their work by teaching students to recognize and correct writing skills independently
• Support peers through all stages of the writing process: Brainstorming, Revising, Research, Editing, etc
• Foster critical thinking, confidence, and writing independence
• Conclude each session with careful documentation ensuring all data in a timely fashion
• Communicate with Writing Center leadership about challenging or unique situations and documenting them when necessary
• Maintain and support an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive learning environment
• Adapt tutoring strategies to meet the needs of individual students by respecting diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Participate in required training, staff meetings, and professional development
• Assist with Writing Center promotion across campuses by conducting or supporting various workshops, outreach, and classroom visits

Perform other Writing Center-related duties as assigned

High school diploma or equivalent and current GHC undergraduate student with:¿

• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) currently being met¿
• Current-Year FAFSA on file with all verifications an any other requirements complete¿
• Currently enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours (in most instances)¿
• Some prior experience is preferred but not required.¿ Job specific training will be provided.¿

$12.00 per hour

Resume

• Knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft office software
• Understanding of customer service with experience
• Ability to follow specific directions
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
• Ability to work independently on a task and utilize appropriate critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving within area of responsibility
• Ability to demonstrate prompt and regular attendance

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 and can be found on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.