"Peer Student Tutor - Federal Work Study"

Job Details

Job Title: Peer Student Tutor - Federal Work Study

Location: UNG - Cumming/Forsyth

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 284793

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 Tutoring Services department on the Cumming campus. The Student 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.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students will help students in respective 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 materials related to subject material.
• 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.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

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.

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.