Student Peer Tutor (Cumming) - 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 Peer Tutors for its Cumming campus. The role involves tutoring students in various subjects while promoting effective learning strategies. Applicants must be enrolled at UNG, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a recommendation from a professor.
• Must have an A or B in courses to tutor.
• Experience in mentoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in university-level courses.
• Integrate study strategies to promote independent learning.
• Complete required tutor training.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Subject Matter Competency

Education

Enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours at UNG

Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher

Job description

Job Title: Student Peer Tutor (Cumming) - Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG - Cumming/Forsyth
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 280689
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 Peer Tutors for the Cumming campus. The Peer Tutor is responsible for tutoring students in university-level courses and assisting students, faculty, and staff with all services provided by UNG tutoring centers.

***Note: Hiring is based on departmental and subject needs.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students will help students in subject specific courses.
• Integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Complete the required 10-hour tutor training in addition to at least 25 hours of actual tutoring time, in accordance with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification requirements.
• Complete required documentation, including client report forms as instructed by your supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable of and make appropriate referrals to other campus resources; inform the supervisor of such referrals.
• Demonstrate the use of technology and other materials used in courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Tutoring Services Director, Assistant Directors, or Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to establish rapport and communicate well with students.
• Competency of subject matter with the ability to break down and explain component parts in a concise but clear manner.
• Must be friendly and personable; empathetic towards fellow students.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

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.
• Must have a recommendation from a Professor in the subject you would be tutoring, an email will suffice.
• Must have an A or B in prospective courses tutor wishes to cover.
• Must have and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in taking an online or hybrid course is a plus.
• Tutoring or mentoring experience a plus.

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

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 role is not considered a position of trust.

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.