Classroom Assistant- Institutional Student Worker

Job Title:

Classroom Assistant
- Institutional Student Worker

Location:

UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

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.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Classroom Assistant for FINC 4480. Student must be available on Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 - 4:45 to serve as an assistant for a student with a visual disability and other hours as needed. The position involves assisting another student in a classroom setting that will need assistance in accessing/reading information that they may not be able to read for themselves.

• Academic Assistants are hired to secure equal access for students with disabilities in classrooms, testing facilities, computer labs, libraries, and the assistive technology lab.
• Circumstances requiring instructor time and flexibility in classes may result in the instructor's inability to provide a required accommodation and therefore, an Academic Assistant is provided through the Student Accessibility Services office.
• Academic Assistants do not complete a student's class assignments or exams but serve to assist the student in completing them.
• Common tasks are providing assistance with readying information including code or needed documents.
• The Academic Assistant may need to be available outside of class time to assist with homework and tutoring appointments, as well.

• The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the course subject (FINC)
• Must maintain confidentiality when required.

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

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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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

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 .

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.

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.

• This is not a supervisory position.
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