Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We’ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY! YOU MUST CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY.

The Center for Academic Success seeks a Peer Academic Coach to work with undergraduate students across all disciplines of the University. Peer Academic Coaching provides a structured, collaborative approach to support students and is intended to increase a student’s ability to become a more self-directed learner by identifying learning strategies and academic resources that best match the student’s individual preference for processing information. The Academic Coach provides individualized guidance and on-going feedback to students throughout the semester.

Position Summary:

Duties for this position include the following:

• Under the supervision of a professional staff member, provide basic academic coaching for students from all disciplines including conducting initial assessments, outreach and providing on-going coaching in targeted areas
• Document each coaching session
• Refer students to senior academic coaching staff for more in-depth academic coaching needs and plans for specialized academic support
• Track student progress throughout semester and in subsequent semesters
• Administer Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) and work with students to increase competency in the areas noted for improvement
• Respond to alerts or referrals from faculty regarding students in need of academic support
• Conduct visits to present information on study skills, note taking, time management, critical thinking, goal setting, etc.
• Collaborate with resident assistants to support students in Laker Hall.
• Collaborate with coordinator and housing to implement programming.
• Promote student awareness of CAS and all programs/services offered
• Collaborate with entire CAS staff to support programming and the University’s student population
• Other special projects as assigned

The Peer Academic Coach must be available to work up to 19 hours each week and must be able to work some evening and weekend hours each week through the end of the semester. Employment prospects for future semesters will be contingent upon employer needs and employee outcome

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY! YOU MUST CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY.

Front Desk Assistant must have:

1. 2.50 GPA or above.

2. Good customer service skills.

3. Good communication and organizational skills.

4. Ability to follow instructions and handle multiple tasks to completion.

5. High standards of ethical conduct while working with students, staff and faculty.

6. Ability to work with a diverse community in a professional setting.

7. Ability to work as a team member or independently with little supervision.

8. Willingness to learn new skills.

**This position is an evening position (3pm – 9pm range). Please only apply if you are available to work evenings/nights**

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your 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 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.

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. 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.