Federal Work Study Student - Adult Ready Mentor (Off-Campus)

Position:                    Federal Work Study Student – Adult Ready Mentor (Off-Campus)

Location:                   Literacy Alliance

Nature of Duties:   The mentor will work with Literacy Alliance adult learners to build confidence, a positive attitude about learning, and help learners improve basic reading, writing, math, and/or computer skills.

Duties include the following:

• Meet with adult learner 1-2 times weekly at the Literacy Alliance building for sessions on topics based on the needs and goals of the learner.
• To remain in good standing, tutors must commit to working regular hours and check-ins twice a month
• Track learner participation by submitting volunteer hours worked and session notes
• Communicate regularly with the literacy instructor in support of learner’s continued growth
• Office work/support can be offered at mentors’ discretion

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Be enrolled as a student at Columbus Technical College
• Completed a FAFSA and be identified as being eligible for federal aid
• Complete a Federal Work-Study Employment Application

Salary/Benefits:   $15.00 per hour; no benefits

Method of Application: Interested candidates must complete electronic application process and upload a cover letter and resume.

Employment Policy:

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Karen Thomas, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1813 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.