"STEM Student Peer Tutor - Federal Work Study"

Job Details

Job Title: STEM Student Peer Tutor - Federal Work Study

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 285014

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 Gainesville campus. This position will tutor students in one or more STEM disciplines (first- and second-year mathematics, general physics, general Chemistry, and/or accounting) offered by the University and will assist students, faculty, and staff with all services provided by UNG tutoring centers.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in one or more STEM disciplines: first- and second-year mathematics, general physics, general Chemistry, and/or accounting
• Work on examples to illustrate appropriate use of concepts
• Encourage students to use class notes and other resources to complete assignments
• Demonstrate the use of calculators, both graphing and non-graphing, and relevant software for the discipline
• Assist in the general operation of the tutoring center
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, or Tutoring Lab Coordinator of Tutoring Services

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Competency of subject matter tutored
• Must be proficient with Microsoft software and graphing calculators
• Must be friendly and personable and exhibit patience and empathy toward fellow students
• Must possess strong communication skills
• Ability to help students by providing prompts and clearing up misconceptions
• Ability to interpret word problems effectively to clarify core concepts
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration
• Ability to break down and explain component parts in a concise but clear manner

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
• STEM Peer Tutor Experience
• Must be currently enrolled at UNG with at least 6 credit-hours
• A GPA of at least a 3.0
• A grade of A or B in the introductory sequence required for the major of the tutored subject (e.g., CHEM 1211/1212, PHYS 2211/2212, MATH 1111 and MATH 1113)
• A grade of A or B in higher-level courses preferred (e.g., MATH 1401, MATH 1450, CHEM 3441, etc.)

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.

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.