Supplemental Instruction; SI Peer Facilitator; Oconee - Institutional Student Worker

Job Title: Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitator (Oconee) - Institutional Student Worker

Location: UNG - Oconee

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 291583

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.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitators one the Oconee 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.

• 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.

• Possess good interpersonal communication skills.
• Undergraduate students must have proven competency in the targeted content area in which they are applying.

• 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.
• Student applicants must have successfully completed (earned grade of A or
  
  B) one or more of the following courses (course options are subject to change):
  • ACCT 2101
  • BIOL 1107K
  • BIOL 2120K
  • CHEM 1211
  • CHEM 1212
  • ENGL 1101
  • ENGL 1102
  • HIST 2111
  • HIST 2112
  • MATH 1111
  • MATH 1113
  • MATH 1450
  • MATH 2040
  • POLS 2401
  • PSYC 1101

• Resume
• Cover letter

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.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.

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