Language Lab Assistant (Dahlonega)- Institutional Student Worker

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a part-time Language Lab Assistant on the Dahlonega campus. This temporary position involves assisting language students with technology, providing tutoring, and completing assessments for various language courses. Ideal candidates must be UNG students with proficiency in at least one language and a dedication to customer service.

Qualifications

• Must complete at least six credit hours at UNG.
• Must complete 2002 level coursework in the targeted language.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with language and technology questions.
• Conduct assessments of student lab activities.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Communication

Technology proficiency

Education

Must be enrolled at the University in a minimum of six (6) credit hours

Job description

Job Title: Language Lab Assistant (Dahlonega)- Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 286420
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 Language Lab Assistant Fall (Dahlonega) - Institutional Student Worker on the Dahlonega campus. The Language Lab Assistant, under the supervision of the Language Lab Coordinator, is tasked with completing assessments and feedback on student lab activities for all 1001/1002 students in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese. They assist students with the use of technology in the lab, with projects assigned by the professor and with tutoring and speaking practice as requested. Language Lab Assistants also complete administrative/clerical/pedagogical tasks to ensure the lab runs smoothly as directed by the Language Lab Coordinator.

The Language Lab does hire some non-language specific lab assistants to help with administrative tasks and to be available to help students with using the technology required in the lab assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assessments of student lab activity or workshop submissions
• Assisting students with language and technology questions relative to lab assignments
• Provide extra help and tutoring, maintain a clean and welcoming environment, special projects/tasks as requested by faculty or the Language Lab Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be able to stay calm and friendly in stressful, busy situations, deliver excellent customer service-skills.
• Willing to learn new software apps in order to help students complete assignments.

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.
• Students who wish to be tutoring assistants must have completed the 2002 level in the language they plan to work in or have at least that level of proficiency as determined in the in-person interview.

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

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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

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.