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AAC Student Employment

Student employees are an essential part of the Academic Achievement Center. The AAC employs approximately 50 students each semester. If you are interested in working in the AAC, check out our positions below.

 “The best part of being a coach is seeing a student go from not understanding anything in the class to being able to answer questions efficiently and being able to see students regain confidence in their academic self.” -AAC Peer Coach

“It is rewarding when Students tell me that I helped them.” -AAC Peer Coach

“I loved being able to have the opportunity to help other students that were just like me to better prepare them for success in not only their educational path but also their life skills careers as well!” -AAC Tutor

“An opportunity that gave me a leadership position while also allowing me to work with a team.” -AAC Tutor

“I enjoyed bonding with my students and I became genuinely invested in their success.”-AAC Tutor

“I think my favorite thing about this job is the environment. Everyone is super friendly, and I feel both supported and valued as an employee.”- AAC Tutor

Why Work for the AAC?

There are many reasons you should apply to work for the Academic Achievement Center!  Here are a few:

  • Getting paid training on a variety of professional and personal skills
  • Building professional connections with staff, faculty and other students
  • Supporting fellow Spartans in reaching their academic goals
  • Being able to have a flexible work schedule built around your availability

We offer a competitive salary for on-campus employment, and we are dedicated to providing a good working environment for our employees.

The AAC Hires for the following positions:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Can commit to working at least 7 hours each week
  • B+ or higher grade in the class(es) you’d like to tutor
  • Faculty recommendation in the subject area you’d like to tutor
  • Apply here

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Good academic standing
  • Can commit to at least 7 hours of work per week
  • Must be able to attend paid training
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Facilitate academic coaching sessions (applicants are NOT expected to be content experts)
  • Conduct outreach to students in assigned course(s)
  • Determine individual student needs and academic goals, and structure session time accordingly
  • Focus on helping students develop academic skills
  • Attend weekly training and meetings
  • Manage schedule using TracCloud
  • Submit visit records regarding student interactions
  • Regularly communicate with supervisor via email and meetings
  • Accept and implement improvement suggestions from AAC staff
  • Refer students to campus resources as needed to help them adjust and excel

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Good academic standing
  • Commitment to working 10 hours per week
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist with the creation of flyers and handouts for the AAC
  • Create content for social media
  • Prepare materials for Academic Skills workshops, such as handouts, attendance sheets, and visual aids
  • Work the AAC front desk answering phones and greeting students
  • Conduct research and fact checking for AAC content
  • Represent the AAC at campus events such as Rawkin’ Welcome Weeks and First Finals Fest
  • Regularly communicate with supervisor and coworkers via email and/or meetings
  • Accept and implement suggestions from the AAC Staff

See SpartanTalent for more information about graduate assistantships available through our office.

See SpartanTalent for more information about graduate assistantships available through our office.

AAC Employment Practices

The Academic Achievement Center is committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices as outlined by UNCG policies:

Our goal is to create a staff that reflects and celebrates the diversity of UNCG’s student body.

Academic Achievement Center

Jackson Library 023
aac@uncg.edu
336.334.3878

Communication Lab

3211 MHRA Building
Commlab@uncg.edu
336.334.3125

STEM Learning Center

Faculty Center, 402 College Ave.
slc@uncg.edu
336.256.2597

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