Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitator (Cumming) - Institutional Student Worker

Job Title: Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitator (Cumming) - Institutional Student Worker

Location: UNG - Cumming/Forsyth

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 291588

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 Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitators on the Cumming campus. Supplemental Instruction (SI) aims to serve the UNG community by going beyond learning to studying intelligently and succeeding academically. We believe in offering an equal opportunity for students to learn, grow, and define academic success. We accomplish this by providing a fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment through peer-assisted study sessions for all students in the course. Students who attend SI sessions are guided by the SI facilitator to think critically, while on average earning half a letter grade higher than non-participants.

Responsibilities

• Leading SI sessions two times per week for the assigned course using collaborative activities and active learning strategies.
• Holding office hours.
• Attending lectures with students to relearn course content, take notes, promote SI, and role model good student behavior.
• Planning for SI sessions, including: creating an agenda and preparing worksheets or other resources; and staff development, including: orientation training, bi-weekly meetings, observations of peer sessions, and meetings with supervisor and mentors. Facilitators gain leadership skills and training on the international SI model.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Possess good interpersonal communication skills.
• Undergraduate students must have proven competency in the targeted content area in which they are applying.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in the minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Completed targeted courses at UNG with a B or better.
• Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications may still be considered.
• Student applicants must have successfully completed (earned grade of A or B) one or more of the following courses (course options are subject to change):
• BIOL 1107K
• CSCI 1301
• HIST 1112
• HIST 2111
• HIST 2112
• MATH 1111
• MATH 1113
• MATH 2040

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.
  
  

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