STEM Peer Tutor - Institutional Student Worker

Job Title: STEM Peer Tutor - Institutional Student Worker

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 286631

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a STEM Peer Tutor (Math, Physics, and/or Chemistry) for the Gainesville campus. The Peer Tutor is responsible for tutoring students in university-level courses in their specialty (Math, Physics, or Chemistry) and assisting students, faculty, and staff with all services provided by UNG tutoring centers. Peer Tutors integrate effective study and learning strategies, thereby maximizing each student's potential to become an independent learner and achieve academic success. Tutoring primarily takes place in the ACTT Center on the Gainesville campus, with possible online tutoring duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students working in their subject of expertise (math, physics, and/or chemistry), especially at the 1000-level.
• Integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Complete the required 10-hour tutor training in addition to at least 25 hours of actual tutoring time, in accordance with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification requirements.
• Complete required documentation for sessions as instructed by your supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable of and make appropriate referrals to other campus resources.
• Demonstrate the use of calculators, both graphing and non-graphing, and software used in courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to establish rapport and communicate well with students
• Competency in subject area (Math, Physics, or Chemistry) with the ability to break down and explain component parts in a concise but clear manner
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, and the general public
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Must have earned a grade of A or B in courses you plan to cover
• Must have and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.
• Required recommendation from a faculty member in the department of your subject.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Tutoring or mentoring experience a plus.
  
  

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter
  
  

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.
  
  

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.