HIRING PROCESS: All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level. Department representatives will contact candidates directly if an interview is scheduled or if further information is required. The information provided in each job listing below is the extent of what is available to interested candidates. No additional information is available. Brenau only accepts applications/resumes for advertised positions.PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS: Brenau University will conduct criminal background checks on all persons being considered for initial employment. In some circumstances, an FBI fingerprint report may be necessary to satisfy the requirement. Once employed, employees must hold and continue to maintain a favorable criminal history background. Random background checks are performed. Credit checks may be performed on candidates/employees who are selected for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards or other company monies. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) may be performed during the hiring process, or as part of a random check. MVR checks are required to meet insurance requirements for those employees operating a university vehicle or participating in any driving activity on behalf of Brenau University, (including operating a golf cart, rented vehicle or one’s personal vehicle). Employees who travel must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record. All employees who operate university vehicles, who are employed in a sensitive position, or who travel regularly as part of their job responsibilities may be subject to post-hire drug screening and random drug-screening. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening..EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau practices and believes in equal opportunity for all students, employees and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. These protections extend to all conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, discipline, and termination.DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.Brenau University's Writing Center is seeking a Graduate Assistant. The Writing Center has provided free peer-tutoring services at Brenau for 25 years, with a focus on holistic development of writers. We currently serve both online and on-ground students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are accepting candidates from any degree program or field.Since the Writing Center has both online and on-ground components, the candidates would not need to attend classes on the Gainesville campus in order to apply to or hold this position.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with students in regular tutoring shifts throughout the fall and spring semesters
Develop and deliver course workshops on relevant topics as needed
Develop promotional content for the Writing Center as needed
Other administrative duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Brenau through at least Spring 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested graduate students should send a CV, a writing sample (5-10 pages of academic writing), and a short letter of interest in the position.
Environmental and Working Conditions:Normal environment found in an educational setting. Some exposure to outdoors and varying weather conditions may be required.Physical Demands and Aptitudes:Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Work Hours:20 hours per week. Schedule will be set in consultation with Director.Home Campus Designation:This position is an on-ground position in Gainesville, GA.Licensure Requirements:If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.
