Part-Time Course Assistant (Applicant Pool)

Job Title : Part-Time Course Assistant (Applicant Pool)

Location : Americus, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 216796

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary

This position grades student assignments for graduate classes in the School of Education. This is a part-time position, up to 19 hours per week.

Responsibilities Grades assignments. (70%) Grades graduate student online assignments.

Grades graduate class quizzes, tests, and other assignments.

Enters grades into database.

Provides administrative support for faculty. (20%) Makes copies and prepares handouts and tests for graduate classes.

Corresponds with students and faculty via email.

Performs related duties. (10%)

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.
• No experience requirements.

Required Documents to Attach

Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, and transcripts.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of course subject matters.

Knowledge of course requirements and grading rubrics.

Knowledge of APA guidelines.

Knowledge of school and department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.

Skill in the management of files and records.

Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu .

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu .

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 .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.