Student Writing Peer Consultant - Federal Work Study

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 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.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Tutoring Services department on the Oconee campus. The writing peer consultant is responsible for tutoring students in university-level composition and grammar and assisting students, faculty, and staff with services provided by the Writing Center.

Responsibilities

• Read student essays and make suggestions for improvement in content development, organization, formatting, style, and grammar/mechanics.
• Explain instructor comments/corrections on students’ assignments.
• Conduct workshops related to composition.
• Assist in the general operation of the Writing Center, including recording session notes.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Office software, especially Word.
• Effectively present information/work with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret student compositions, literature, and scholarship.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.