Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitator (Dahlonega)- Institutional Student Worker

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of North Georgia is seeking a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitator for the Dahlonega Campus. This temporary, part-time student worker role involves leading SI sessions, attending lectures, and guiding peers to think critically, with an emphasis on collaborative learning and academic success.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in at least six credits, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and have completed targeted UNG courses.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at UNG in a minimum of six (6) credit hours.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Completed targeted UNG courses with a B or better.
• Applicants not meeting minimum qualifications may still be considered.
• Student applicants must have completed one or more listed courses (ACCT 2101, BIOL 1107K, BIOL 2120K, CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, HIST 2111, HIST 2112, MATH 1111, MATH 1113, MATH 1450, MATH 2040, POLS 2401, PSYC 1101).

Responsabilités

• Lead SI sessions twice per week for assigned course using collaborative activities and active learning.
• Hold office hours and attend lectures with students to relearn content and promote SI.
• Plan SI sessions with agendas and resources; participate in staff development with supervision and mentors.
• Gain leadership skills and training on the SI model.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Formation

GPA 3.0 or greater

6+ credit hours enrollment

Targeted courses with B or better

Description du poste

Job Title: Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitator (Dahlonega)- Institutional Student Worker

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 305065

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 over 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 accepting applications for a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitator on the Dahlonega Campus. Supplemental Instruction (SI) aims to serve the UNG community by going beyond learning to studying intelligently and succeeding academically. We believe in offering an equal opportunity for students to learn, grow, and define academic success. We accomplish this by providing a fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment through peer-assisted study sessions for all students in the course. Students who attend SI sessions are guided by the SI facilitator to think critically, while on average earning half a letter grade higher than non-participants.

Responsibilities

• SI Facilitators are students responsible for: leading SI sessions two times per week for the assigned course using collaborative activities and active learning strategies; holding office hours; attending lectures with students to relearn course content, take notes, promote SI, and role model good student behavior; planning for SI sessions, including: creating an agenda and preparing worksheets or other resources; and staff development, including: orientation training, bi-weekly meetings, observations of peer sessions, and meetings with supervisor and mentors.
• Facilitators gain leadership skills and training on the international SI model.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Possess good interpersonal communication skills

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.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Completed targeted courses at UNG with a B or better
• Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications may still be considered.
• Student applicants must have successfully completed (earned grade of A or B) one or more of the following courses (course options are subject to change):
  ACCT 2101
  BIOL 1107K
  BIOL 2120K
  CHEM 1211
  CHEM 1212
  ENGL 1101
  ENGL 1102
  HIST 2111
  HIST 2112
  MATH 1111
  MATH 1113
  MATH 1450
  MATH 2040
  POLS 2401
  PSYC 1101

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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

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
• This position does not require security clearance.

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.