UWG Student Assistant - Peer Tutor

Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master's, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we've come a long way since then. Today, we're a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.

With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West!

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Peer tutors are viewed as academic student leaders and are significant contributors to the University of West Georgia community. We believe Peer Tutors provide wonderful motivation for learning and act as a role model to their fellow peers. As members of the Center for Academic Success staff, Peer Tutors work on an individual basis or in small group sessions to answer questions on course content and to provide study strategies to aid in the mastery of core course content.

• Earned a grade of A in the course(s) one will tutor
• Overall GPA at least 3.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours
• Must pass a background check.

• Mastery of subject being tutored
• Good overall academic ability
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well with peers
• Ability to work well with faculty
• Ability to be empathetic to students having difficulties
• Ability to maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions using EAB Navigate

Thank you for your interest in this position! The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at 678-839-6403, or by email at hr@westga.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to 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.

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia's affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.