Student Employment

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.

AAC Employment Practices

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

In addition to abiding by university policy, we also encourage students of color, non-traditional students, veterans, and gender-diverse individuals to apply for positions with our office.

Our goal is to create a staff that reflects and celebrates the diversity UNCG has within its student body.

Questions?

We would be happy to help!

  • Email us at aac@uncg.edu
  • Call us at 336-334-3878
  • Chat with us at go.uncg.edu/aac

The AAC hires for the following positions:

Tutors (hiring!)

Hired on a rolling basis throughout the semester, depending on need.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • B+ or higher in classes you’d like to tutor.
  • Availability either Mondays 4pm-5pm or Tuesdays 5pm-6pm for weekly paid training, starting around the second week of class.
  • Availability to work a minimum of 5 hours per week. Preference given to candidates who can work at least 8 hours per week
  • Faculty recommendation in subject area you would like to cover

Job responsibilities

    • Provide weekly small group tutoring to assigned students in specific course
    • Determine individual student needs and academic goals, and structure sessions accordingly
    • Assist students in understanding course material
    • Keep accurate records of sessions with students
    • Communicate regularly with supervisor via email
    • Be prepared for, and arrive on time, for all tutoring and training sessions

Read full tutor job description here

To apply, complete the application: go.uncg.edu/aac_employ
Faculty Recommendation page: http://go.uncg.edu/tutor_rec

Peer Coaches
Not currently accepting applications.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Can commit to at least 7 hours of work per week
  • Must be able to attend paid training (Sunday Aug 14th, 9am-12pm)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate academic skills sessions (applicants are NOT expected to be content experts)
  • 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
  • Read full job description here.
Federal Work Study Office Assistants (hiring!)

Hiring two positions for 2023/2024. 

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have current Federal Workstudy Award (FWS) in financial aid package
  • Good academic standing
  • Commitment to working 10-12 hours per week during the Academic year

Job Responsibilities

  • Greet students and guests at the front reception desk; answer questions or connect students with appropriate resources
  • Answer the AAC primary phone line and resolve or direct calls as needed
  • Monitor and respond to messages in the AAC chat box
  • Support students in signing up for, viewing, and editing appointments in TracCloud
  • Assist in distribution of monthly student timesheets
  • Compile monthly supply order
  • Maintain inventory of AAC equipment and resources
  • Assist with office management tasks (e.g. copying, scanning documents, event set-up, etc.)

Read full job description here

Campus Outreach Assistants

Not currently accepting applications.

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
  • Manage independent special projects each semester (e.g. AAC podcast, Campus Study Spaces series, study playlists, etc.)
  • Prepare materials for Academic Skills workshops, such as handouts, attendance sheets, and visual aids
  • Conduct research and fact checking for AAC content
  • Represent the AAC at campus events such as RWW and First Finals Fest
  • Regularly communicate with supervisor and coworkers via email and/or meetings
  • Accept and implement suggestions from the AAC Staff

Read the full job description here.

UPL Test Assistants (hiring!)

See Handshake for any lab assistant positions that may be available. 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • No prior academic integrity violations
  • Commitment to working 10 hours per week

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with checking students into and out of the University Proctoring Lab, including verifying ID and handling locker assignments.
  • Helping monitor the UPL during test administration, including following a screen viewer and doing regular walk-throughs of the space.
  • Reporting any issues that occur with test administration, including technical issues, and possible academic dishonesty.
  • Providing feedback on UPL functions and procedures to assist with efficacy and efficiency.
  • Completing a weekly timesheet and task list.

Approximately 10 hours of work per week. Some weekend and/or evening shifts may be required.

Graduate Assistants (hiring!)

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

Questions?

We would be happy to help!

  • Email us at aac@uncg.edu
  • Call us at 336-334-3878
  • Chat with us at go.uncg.edu/aac