AY25-26 Graduate Assistant - Writing Studio

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee seeks a Graduate Assistant to support student success at Bridgewater State University. This part-time role includes administrative coordination, mentoring, and conducting writing consultations, while focusing on equity and inclusion. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and be accepted into a graduate program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Accepted into a graduate program at Bridgewater State University.
• Experience with tutoring or counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage consultants’ schedules and oversee administrative tasks.
• Support undergraduate consultants with Accudemia and mentor them.
• Assist students with writing consultations and deliver exemplary service.

Skills

Interest in student development

Ability to work with diverse populations

Experience with tutoring and/or counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch
[e-mail]

Position Information

Title

Position Description

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.

Department Summary

The Academic Achievement Center ( AAC ) is the largest hub of student academic support services at Bridgewater State University. The AAC provides Academic Advising for specific populations and Learning Assistance support to undergraduate students. The AAC also houses Student Accessibility Services and Testing Services. Within Learning Assistance there are six main areas: Academic Coaching, Accounting and Finance Lab, Math Services, Tutoring Central, Tutoring for Multilingual Students, and the Writing Studio. All areas within the AAC dedicate each day to student success and retention, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative Coordination and Supervision:

• Create and manage consultants’ schedules and enter them into Accudemia, our online appointment software
• Oversee administrative tasks such as replenishing documents, handouts, and other resources
• Facilitate hiring process by assisting with applications, interviews, and training
• Participate in ENGL 204, the required tutor-preparation course (M 3:15 – 4:15), and attend post-204 meeting with Writing Studio Director and consultant mentors

Client Support and Consultation Management:

• Support undergraduate consultants with Accudemia and Zoom usage
• Track consultant attendance and immediately call problems to Writing Studio Director’s attention
• Mentor consultants to deliver exceptional service, e.g., help them refine their tutoring effectiveness and remind them to refer students to other relevant service areas
• Maintain clear and prompt communication with Writing Studio and Learning Assistance Directors
• Perform classroom visits to encourage student utilization of services

Conducting Effective Writing Consultations:

• Assist students with Accudemia appointments
• Implement Writing Studio philosophy to foster student engagement and growth mindset
• Provide exemplary service with an equity and inclusion focus while acknowledging and addressing students’ specific needs

Preferred Qualifications

Skills Needed/Preferred

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and must be accepted to a graduate program at Bridgewater State University.
• Candidates must have a strong interest in student development, an ability to work well with others, and, preferably, experience with tutoring and/or counseling.
• Ability to work with diverse populations (e.g., students with learning disabilities and other disabilities, students of color, multilingual students, non-binary and transgender students, and non-traditional students) is required.
• Experience and the capacity to initiate work independently without direct supervision are preferred.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Number

Posting Number Stu05194P

Open Date

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies ( COGS ) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch
[e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been accepted into a Postbaccalaureate, Accelerated Postbaccalaureate or Certificate program in Accounting, Finance, Instructional Technology, TESOL or Women's and Gender Studies?
  • Yes
  • No
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.