What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistants-Instructional / ECS PAL PROGRAM (Sac State Undergraduates Only) position at University Enterprises Inc and Careers?
The ECS Peer-Assisted Learning ( PAL ) is a curricular structure that encourages cross-year support among students in gateway engineering and computer science courses. PAL encourages students to learn cooperatively under the guidance of trained students, called PAL facilitators, who have been very successful in the same course they facilitate, and have been highly trained in group facilitation and pedagogy. PAL facilitators are paid for 8 hours/week to facilitate their PAL sessions, attend lectures of the main course, and hold office hours. In addition, PAL facilitators participate in ENGR 197, a 2-unit graded course (meeting 2 hrs/week) that provides training in pedagogy and group learning as well as opportunities to run through the problem sets prior to their actual PAL session to practice scaffolding.
For more information, please contact Dr. Julie Fogarty at fogarty@csus.edu or visit csus.edu/college/engineering-computer-science/student-success/peer-assisted-learning-pal
The College of Engineering and Computer Science ( ECS ) on the campus of Sac State is seeking multiple Instructional Student Assistants for the Peer-Assisted Learning ( PAL ) program.
Conditions of Employment
This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript), DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
Prerequisites
Must be a Sac State student enrolled in at least six-semester units (undergrad).
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor.
M inimum Qualifications
Download and attach a completed Facilitator Application where it asks you to attach a resume:
https://www.csus.edu/college/engineering-computer-science/student-success/peer-assisted-learning/ internal/ documents/ecs-pal-facilitator-application-fillable.pdf
NO RESUME NEEDED .
GPA minimum of 3.0, newly admitted students must have a 2.75 or better but not less than 3.0 during last 60 units (90 quarter units). Undergraduate must be in good academic standing.
Student must meet hiring department experience and/or course requirements (see below).
*Grade of B or higher in the course applying to facilitate. Recommendation from a faculty member in STEM . Previous participation in PAL as a student is helpful, but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
Enrollment in the ENGR 197 class is strongly recommended as it will provide Facilitators with the ability to work cohesively with other Facilitators to most efficiently prepare for the coming week’s worksheets, prepare in success-related undergraduate research, and form a community of scholars.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising laboratory periods, workshops, production courses or other course activities.
- Clarify course material or course content for students. Prepare course materials and aids.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment.