Student Assistant - Dept. of Media, Culture, and the Arts Tutor

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University is seeking a part-time Student Assistant Tutor in the Dept. of Media, Culture, and the Arts.

The role supports language learning for fellow students, using TEAMS or on-site sessions on the Macon campus to help improve study practices and grades in lower to mid-level language courses. The student will set a consistent tutoring schedule within the hours provided, with a maximum of 19 hours per week, and must be a current MGA student with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
• Current enrolled student at MGA for at least 6 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent tutoring schedule (in-person on Macon campus or via TEAMS).
• Keep tutoring area clean and organized.
• Manage academic workload alongside job responsibilities.
• Be dependable and prompt for sessions.
• Adhere to FERPA confidentiality and privacy rules.
• Be cordial to students, staff, faculty and visitors.

Skills

Computers & software

FERPA confidentiality

Education

GPA 2.5 minimum

Currently enrolled MGA student (≥6 credits)

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant - Dept. of Media, Culture, and the Arts Tutor

Location: Middle GA State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 302316

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

In this position, the student tutor will have the opportunity to assist other students in developing a deeper understanding of a foreign language. During assigned times, tutor will assist other students in developing good study practices to maintain/improve their grade in lower to mid-level language courses taught at Middle Georgia State University. Tutors set and adhere to their schedule within the allotted number of hours provided. Maximum work hours per week is 19.

Responsibilities

• Student will maintain consistent schedule of availability for tutoring hours; location is both on the Macon campus, and through TEAMS scheduling.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain academic work load while handling job opportunity.
• Must be dependable and prompt.
• Must adhere to the code of confidentiality.
• Be cordial to all students, staff, faculty and visitors entering the tutoring area.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Current enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Position dependent on approval from assigned language professor (Spanish, Korean, French); student must be either a native speaker or in an advanced relevant language course.
• A student worker must have knowledge of computers and different software programs.
• Student is required to retain Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) confidentiality.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University 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 USG 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 that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.