Graduate Employee-Academic Success Center-Writing

Posting Details

Posting Information

• Requisition: 202600094
• Title: Graduate Employee - Academic Success Center - Writing
• Employee Class: Student Employee
• College: Work Study
• Position No: [Not Specified]
• Department: Academic Success Center
• Division: Division of Academic Affairs
• Hours per week: 20 hours
• Hiring Rate: $13/hour
• Preferred Student Classification: [Not Specified]

Nature & Purpose of Position This role will support The Reading, Writing, and Humanities division of the Academic Success Center. The Writing Graduate Assistant will support student writers across the disciplines by partnering with Faculty members as a Writing Fellow for specific courses/assignments. This position will work one-on-one and in group settings to promote academic success, student engagement, personal development, and meaningful connections with SHSU Faculty, Staff, and resources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct tutoring sessions.
• Serve as a support to Undergraduate Writing Tutors in the Academic Success Center.
• Connect with Faculty from across the disciplines to partner as Writing Fellows.
• Serve as Writing Fellows for Faculty from a designated college and provide expert subject-specific peer writing tutoring.
• Assist the Assistant Director of the Reading, Writing, and Humanities division of the ASC with programming as needed.
• Support Progress Report Campaigns by:
• Conducting individual appointments with students.
• Monitoring the completion of Appointment Summary Reports.
• Debriefing with Writing Tutors who may struggle to support a student in an appointment.
• Contribute to the creation and design of digital media for course content announcements and events.
• Make referrals where needed to guide students in seeking appropriate campus support.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Other Requirements for the Position

• Open Date: 03/20/2026
• Position Number: [Not Specified]

Contact Information

• Contact Name & Title: Amanda Johnson
• Contact Phone: 936-294-3141
• Contact Email: aej005@shsu.edu
• Contact Building & Room: [Not Specified]
• Contact Fax: [Not Specified]

Instructions Summary

EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Writing Sample
• Optional Documents: [Not Specified]

Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

• Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
• Yes
• No