"Language Lab Assistant (Cumming) - Federal Work Study"

Job Details

Job Title: Language Lab Assistant (Cumming) - Federal Work Study

Location: UNG - Cumming/Forsyth

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 284595

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 a federal work study student in the Language Lab department on the Cumming campus. The Language Lab Assistant, under the supervision of the Language Lab Coordinator, is tasked with facilitating workshops and completing assessments and feedback on student lab activities for all 1001/1002 students in Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. Language Lab Assistants are also available for tutoring in Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Korean. They assist students with the use of technology in the lab, with projects assigned by the professor and with tutoring and speaking practice as requested. Language Lab Assistants also complete administrative/clerical tasks to ensure the lab runs smoothly as directed by the Language Lab Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Assessments of student lab activity or workshop submissions.
• Assisting students with language and technology questions relative to lab assignments.
• Provide extra help and tutoring, maintain a clean and welcoming environment, special projects/tasks as requested by faculty or the Language Lab Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to stay calm and friendly in stressful, busy situations, deliver excellent customer service.
• Willing to learn new software apps in order to help students complete assignments.
• Students who wish to be tutoring assistants must have completed the 2002 level in the language they plan to work in or have at least that level of proficiency as determined in the in-person interview.

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.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award