Student Assistant - Student Success Center Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader or Embedded Tut...

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A public state university in Georgia is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to serve as a Supplemental Instructor Leader or Embedded Tutor in its Student Success Center. The ideal candidate should be currently enrolled, possess a GPA of 3.00 or higher, and have effective communication skills. Responsibilities include attending class lectures, planning collaborative review sessions, and assisting faculty. This role is perfect for motivated students looking to enhance their academic support skills while contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in 6 or more semester hours per semester.
• Recommendation from faculty on campus required.
• Exhibited course content-competency as determined by academic transcript.

Responsibilities

• Attend class lectures and plan SI weekly review sessions.
• Help students integrate how to learn with what to learn.
• Assist faculty with in-class support for Corequisite Math and English courses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commitment to public service

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as a team member

Education

Currently enrolled MGA student

GPA of 3.00 or greater

Grade of A or B in the SI course

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant - Student Success Center Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader or Embedded Tutor (ET)

Location: Middle GA State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 293831

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

Middle Georgia State University is seeking candidates for a part-time Student Assistant to be a Supplemental Instructor (SI) Leader or an Embedded Tutor (ET) in the Student Success Center.

Responsibilities

As an Supplemental Instructor (SI) Leader

• Attend class lectures of historically difficult courses as a model student, build rapport with students, and plan SI weekly collaborative review sessions.
• Help students reinforce knowledge from class lectures and assignments and offer strategies to integrate ¿how to learn¿ with ¿what to learn.¿
• Meet with the faculty member on a regular basis and attend SSC training.
• Maintain accurate records and maintain FERPA compliance.

As an Embedded Tutor (ET)

• Assist faculty with in-class support, primarily for Corequisite Math and English courses.
• Some attendance at Corequisite lectures may be required.
• Meet with the faculty member on a regular basis and attend SSC training.
• Maintain accurate records and maintain FERPA compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled MGA student.
• Must be enrolled in 6 or more semester hours per semester.
• Must have a GPA of 3.00 or greater.
• Grade of A or B in the SI course, taken either at MGA or transfer institution.
• Recommendation from faculty on campus.
• Exhibited course content-competency (to be determined by academic transcript and the faculty submitting the recommendation form).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (to be determined by the SI Staff throughout the application/interview processes).
• Strong commitment to public service.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience to position responsibilities (prior experience in academic support, tutoring, mentoring, etc. is preferred).

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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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 an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

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.