TRIO Activity Assistant

Job Details

TRIO Activity Assistant
Job ID: 297141
Location: Kennesaw State - Paulding
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) This program is based in Paulding County, Dallas, GA.
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides tutoring, group discussions and mentorship to assigned students. Promotes educational aspiration and performance. Participates in all recreational and cultural activities. Assists academic staff in and outside of the classroom. Assists administrative staff with office support. Provides supervision while on campus and during recreational activities.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promotes educational aspiration and performance
2. Builds relationships and collaborates with students
3. Provides tutoring, group discussions and mentorship to assigned student population
4. Assists academic staff in and out of the classroom
5. Assists with department administrative and clerical support
6. Provides supervision to assigned student population while on/off campus
7. Participates in all off-campus recreational and cultural activities
8. Assists in preparing high school students for college-level work

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience
One (1) year of tutoring experience and/or experience mentoring high school students

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or college sophomore (second year) classification

Preferred Experience
Experience with academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students

Proposed Salary

The budgeted pay rate for this position is $13.00 per hour. The anticipated program timeframe is May 25, 2026- July 13, 2026.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to work autonomously and in team settings
Able to show sensitivity to and concern for all students
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Professional or personal experience required in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Upward Bound students
Strong academic background

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Available to work during Academic Year Component (August-May)