What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Employee-Academic Success Center-Writing (Fall 2026) position at Sam Houston State University?
Posting Information
Requisition
202600341ST
Title
Graduate Employee-Academic Success Center-Writing (Fall 2026)
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Academic Success Center
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week
20 hours
Hiring Rate
$13/hour
Preferred Student Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position
This role will support The Reading, Writing, and Humanities division of the Academic Success Center. The Writing Graduate Assistant will support student writers across the disciplines by partnering with Faculty members as a Writing Fellow for specific courses/assignments. This position will work one-on-one and in group settings to promote academic success, student engagement, personal development, and meaningful connections with SHSU Faculty, Staff, and resources.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct tutoring sessions
- Serve as a support to Undergraduate Writing Tutors in the Academic Success Center
- Connect with Faculty from across the disciplines to partner as Writing Fellows
- Serve as Writing Fellows for Faculty from a designated college and provide expert, subject-specific peer writing tutoring.
- Assist the Assistant Director of the Reading, Writing, and Humanities division of the ASC with programming as needed
- Support Progress Report Campaigns by conducting individual appointments with students, monitoring the completion of Appointment Summary Reports, and debriefing with Writing Tutors who may struggle to support a student in an appointment.
- Contribute to the creation and design of digital media for course content, announcements, and events.
- Make referrals where needed to guide students in seeking appropriate campus support.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Other Requirements for the Position
Open Date
09/21/2026
Position Number
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Dr. Ted Stuberfield
Contact Phone
9362941709
Contact Email
ths010@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job TrainingSalary : $13