Remote Part-time Jobs in Savannah, GA

Job Title: Student Assistant - Writing Center Tutor
Location: Middle GA State University
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 293282
About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Writing Center is seeking candidates for the position of Writing Center Tutor. The MGA Writing Center provides one-on-one consultations to assist students at all levels with all types of writing.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with clients in face-to-face and video conference settings offering feedback, suggestions and encouragement to clients on their writing
• Plan, publicize, and run special events
• Offer writing workshops and possible classroom visits
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training, as required

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at Middle Georgia State University
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
• A faculty recommendation attesting to writing ability and a supportive personality
• Completion of ENGL 1101 and 1102, or the equivalent, with at least a B
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A current GPA of 3.00 or higher

Contact Information

• Joe Lease (joseph.lease@mga.edu) English Department Chair
• Sharon Colley (sharon.colley@mga.edu) ¿ Writing Center Coordinator, Macon
• Cassie Outler (cassie.outler@mga.edu) Writing Center Coordinator, Cochran

USG Core Values

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 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.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.