Clayton State University
Peer Academic Mentor Writers' Studio
Clayton State University, Morrow, Georgia, United States, 30260
Job Title:
Peer Academic Mentor Writers' StudioLocation:
Clayton State UniversityRegular/Temporary:
TemporaryFull/Part Time:
Part-TimeJob ID:
274265About Us
Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clay-ton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.
Job Summary
Peer Academic Mentors are course-embedded writing consultants who tutor students in writing-intensive English, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts Departments.Responsibilities
The mentor partners with a faculty member to help students with writing skills in the faculty member's classes. Mentors serve as aids and resources in students' writing process and not as editors. Through their work, mentors help their peers navigate the writing process, cultivate critical thinking skills, and promote a sense of belonging.While all mentors will interact with students on Desire2Learn, some mentors will also regularly attend classes on campus. In addition, mentors will be available to provide one-on-one tutoring at the Writers' Studio. Some mentors may facilitate small group workshops in class, virtually, or in the Writers' Studio.Mentors will also attend regular training meetings on campus and virtually during the semester.This is a great opportunity for students seeking to develop professionally and enhance their resumes through self-directed projects.Required Qualifications
Must be enrolled as a student at Clayton State UniversityMust have completed ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102, with at least a BMust have a minimum overall 3.0 GPAMust possess strong oral and written communication skillsMust be an effective team playerMust possess strong interpersonal skillsMust be detail-orientedMust be able to take the initiative in collaborative projectsMust be comfortable with Word, Excel, and PowerPointUSG 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conductAdditionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression, as stated in Board Policy 6.5, Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom, which can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Institutional ValuesClayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State¿s Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and 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
Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.
Peer Academic Mentor Writers' StudioLocation:
Clayton State UniversityRegular/Temporary:
TemporaryFull/Part Time:
Part-TimeJob ID:
274265About Us
Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clay-ton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.
Job Summary
Peer Academic Mentors are course-embedded writing consultants who tutor students in writing-intensive English, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts Departments.Responsibilities
The mentor partners with a faculty member to help students with writing skills in the faculty member's classes. Mentors serve as aids and resources in students' writing process and not as editors. Through their work, mentors help their peers navigate the writing process, cultivate critical thinking skills, and promote a sense of belonging.While all mentors will interact with students on Desire2Learn, some mentors will also regularly attend classes on campus. In addition, mentors will be available to provide one-on-one tutoring at the Writers' Studio. Some mentors may facilitate small group workshops in class, virtually, or in the Writers' Studio.Mentors will also attend regular training meetings on campus and virtually during the semester.This is a great opportunity for students seeking to develop professionally and enhance their resumes through self-directed projects.Required Qualifications
Must be enrolled as a student at Clayton State UniversityMust have completed ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102, with at least a BMust have a minimum overall 3.0 GPAMust possess strong oral and written communication skillsMust be an effective team playerMust possess strong interpersonal skillsMust be detail-orientedMust be able to take the initiative in collaborative projectsMust be comfortable with Word, Excel, and PowerPointUSG 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conductAdditionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression, as stated in Board Policy 6.5, Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom, which can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Institutional ValuesClayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State¿s Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and 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
Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.