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

Inside Higher Ed; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Georgia is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to serve as a Supplemental Instruction Leader or Embedded Tutor. The role requires candidates to attend class lectures, provide academic support, and maintain records compliant with FERPA regulations. Candidates must be enrolled as MGA students with at least a GPA of 3.00 and a strong commitment to public service. This position offers an opportunity to help fellow students succeed academically.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend class lectures and plan SI weekly collaborative review sessions.
• Assist faculty with in-class support, primarily for corequisite math and English courses.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with FERPA regulations.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

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 Georgia State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

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—and a fully‑online campus. With an enrollment of 8,400 students, MGA serves students from across Georgia. The university has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation program.

Job Summary: Middle Georgia State University is seeking candidates for a part‑time Student Assistant to serve as a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader or an Embedded Tutor (ET) in the Student Success Center.

Responsibilities

As a Supplemental Instruction (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 comply with FERPA regulations.

As an Embedded Tutor (ET)

• Assist faculty with in‑class support, primarily for corequisite math and English courses.
• Attend corequisite lectures as required.
• Meet with the faculty member on a regular basis and attend SSC training.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with FERPA regulations.

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 a transfer institution.
• Recommendation from faculty on campus.
• Exhibits course‑content competency as determined by academic transcript and the faculty recommendation.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to public service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in academic support, tutoring, or mentoring.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of 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 in accordance with applicable laws.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirming employment eligibility, credentials, employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.