Math​/Science Student Peer Tutor - Institutional Student Worker

Job Title:

Math/Science Student Peer Tutor - Institutional Student Worker

Location:

UNG - Oconee
Regular/Temporary:
Temporary
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
Job

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 Peer Math/Science Tutors for the Oconee campus. The Peer Math/Science Tutor is responsible for tutoring students in university-level undergraduate academic math and science courses and assisting students, faculty, and staff with all services provided by UNG tutoring centers.

• Deliver tutoring sessions to students in math and science 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.
• Maintain required documentation, including client report forms as instructed by supervisor.
• Stay knowledgeable of campus resources and make appropriate referrals; inform supervisor of such referrals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Tutoring Services Director, Assistant Directors, or Coordinator.

• Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with students.
• Competency in subject matter with the ability to explain component parts concisely but clearly.
• Friendly, personable, and empathetic toward fellow students.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Must have a recommendation from a professor in a course taken at the University of North Georgia; an email will suffice.
• Must have an A or B in prospective courses tutor wishes to cover.
• Must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

• Experience in taking an online or hybrid course.
• Tutoring or mentoring experience.

• Resume
• Cover letter

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning and 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 online 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 online 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…