"Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitator - Federal Work Study"

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Supplemental Instruction department on the Gainesville 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

• 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
• Undergraduate students must have proven competency in the targeted content area in which they are applying.

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.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award