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Student Assistant/Tutor--Center for Workforce Development (Spring 2026) at InsideHigherEd

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Job Title: Student Assistant/Tutor--Center for Workforce Development (Spring 2026) Location: Gordon State College Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 292795 About Us Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.Job Summary Student Tutors provide academic support to fellow students in one-on-one or small group settings. Tutors are responsible not only for helping students understand course material but also for improving their overall study skills, time management, and academic confidence.Responsibilities Tutor students in approved subject areas and assist with general study skills.Maintain professionalism and respect student confidentiality at all times.Record tutoring sessions and attendance summaries in Navigate.Post and maintain updated availability in Navigate.Report to and communicate regularly with the Tutoring Coordinator.May be asked to:Assist with New Student Orientations.Support Professional Advisors during academic workshops.Provide coverage at the Student Success Center front desk.Participate in campus events that promote academic success and engagement.Engage in other activities as assigned.Training Requirements:All new tutors must complete 10 hours of paid training, including:One 5-hour in-person training session, scheduled either:The week before classes begin, orWithin the first two weeks of the semester.Remaining training hours will be completed online or via workshops.Tutors must complete all required college compliance training (e.g., cybersecurity) on time.Required Qualifications Must be a currently enrolled Gordon State College student.Overall GPA of 3.2 or higher.Minimum 3.5 GPA in each subject area the student wishes to tutor.Must be able to tutor in at least two of the following subject areas:English / LiteratureMathScienceHistory / HumanitiesThe more subjects/courses an applicant is qualified to tutor, the stronger their candidacy. Ideal Candidate Will: Be strong communicators and active listeners.Be patient, encouraging, and dependable.Enjoy collaborating with peers and contributing to a culture of success.USG 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 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 Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding. Equal Employment Opportunity Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic 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, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.Other Information $15 per hour.Tutors may work up to 15 hours per week (first-time tutors capped at 12 hours/week).Schedule is flexible based on student availability and demand.

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