Student - Work Study Writing Center Assistant Cartersville

Job Title : Student - Work Study Writing Center Assistant Cartersville

Location : GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 292612

About Us

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 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position provides support for various functions at the Georgia Highlands College Writing Center.

This position is at our Cartersville location

Must be a current GHC student Currently enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours (in most instances

Responsibilities Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies

Conducts individualized sessions to support students with brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, and editing student writing assignment(s)

Provides constructive, respectful feedback on content, structure, clarity, and mechanics without rewriting the student's work

Maintains accurate records of sessions and follows Writing Center protocols

Utilizes and promotes Writing Center resources such as handouts, workshops, and class visits

Performs other duties as assigned.

This is not a Supervisory position

The Writing Center Coordinator will assign tasks and direct work of this position.

Required Qualifications 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 and 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.

Proposed Salary

$12.00 per hour

19 hours per week max.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter

Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 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

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu .

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 .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.