Student Writing Fellow

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia (UNG) Gainesville Campus is seeking Student Writing Fellows. This part-time, temporary role embeds writing consultants in courses to assist students with major writing assignments.

Fellows participate in a mandatory training course and must enroll in it alongside duties in assigned classes. Responsibilities include giving oral and written feedback on student writing and engaging in professional development activities as required by the Director of Writing Fellows.

Qualifications

• Written and oral communication skills required.
• Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor required.
• Ability to keep a schedule and meet deadlines.
• Ability to discuss grammar, rhetoric, and composition concerns.
• Familiarity with technology for writing tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Give oral feedback on writing assignments to students.
• Give written feedback on writing assignments to students.
• Participate in professionalization activities as required by program leadership.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Friendly and enthusiastic

Schedule management

Grammar and composition

Writing technology

Job description

Job Title: Student Writing Fellow

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 301823

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. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The UNG Writing Fellows Program is currently accepting applications for student writing consultants at the Gainesville Campus. Writing Fellows work as embedded consultants in one or more courses and assist students with major writing assignments. Training/professionalization is provided via a mandatory course in which Fellows must enroll (and meet required prerequisites).

Responsibilities

• Give oral feedback on writing assignments to students
• Give written feedback on writing assignments to students
• Participate in professionalization activities as required by the Director of Writing Fellows

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Written and oral communication skills
• Friendly and enthusiastic
• Ability to keep a schedule
• Ability to discuss grammar, rhetoric, and composition concerns
• Familiarity with technology for writing

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

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

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