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:

Columbus Technical College seeks an individual to serve as an adjunct clinical instructor in our Associate Degree Nursing program. This position will also require evaluating student progress in attaining goals and objectives, attending staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences, and ensuring all safety and security requirements are met in training labs. Additional Duties include maintaining program certification requirements, preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports, attending staff development training and workshops, and completing mandatory staff development training. This is a part-time/exempt position.
Note: This position requires physical ability to move about and/or stand for long periods of time along with the ability to safely lift up to 50lbs, bending, stooping, and reaching without limitations.
Please note the following information regarding this position:

1. May be required to teach high school students
2. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
3. May require travel

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in the ADN program
• Follow state standards in developing the program and course outlines, goals, and objectives
• Evaluate student's progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Request and maintain supplies and equipment
• Develop teaching methods and maintain management procedures and documentation
• Meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
• Respond promptly to administrative requests
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
• Maintain program accreditation requirements as appropriate
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Effective written and oral communication
• Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills
• General Computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Involvement in professional activities/organizations
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Possess recent documented clinical experience in medical-surgical, acute patient care, and/or emergency or trauma conditions
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• The candidate must possess a current Georgia or eNLC (enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) Registered Nurse License and be in Good Standing.

Salary/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Application Deadline
Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online, upload a cover letter, resume, and an unofficial copy of transcript(s) for all degrees conferred. **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **
Employment Policy
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students - View phone number on click.appcast.io, [email protected]
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees - View phone number on click.appcast.io, [email protected]
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) - View phone number on click.appcast.io, [email protected]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.