Lead Tutor

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

The Lead Tutor is a part-time that position provides subject-matter expert, community professional-led tutoring for a variety of courses. This position serves to share knowledge and understanding of course-specific content and relate services to real-world applications, while assisting students in improving academic achievement, supporting students by reviewing and clarifying learning problems, and providing useful study skills and supplemental resource support. Additionally, this position supports practices of supplemental instruction and supports Success Coaches in outreach and retention efforts of students.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.


Responsibilities

• Conducts face-to-face and online one-on-one, group and/or drop-in tutoring sessions.
• Attend class sessions for Co-requisite Math or English to assist students who utilize the centers.
• Communicate effectively with faculty and Academic Support Services on classroom visits.
• Assists students with specific course-related concepts and problems.
• Facilitates development of effective, related study skills.
• Consults with faculty for course resources, guidance, and direction.
• Provides course-related support resources such as handouts, worksheets, or additional learning activities.
• Provides resources for midterm and final exam preparation.
• Conducts announcements to promote Academic Support Services.
• Performs first-line tasks related to retention outreach, tracking, data collection, and reporting, utilizing student information systems (SIS) such as Banner and EAB.
• Participates in trainings and regularly scheduled meetings with supervisor.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Works no more than 19 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree.

Strong understanding of subject matter in assigned tutoring areas.


Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Prior teaching or tutoring experience at the university level is preferred.


Proposed Salary

The salary is $20 per hour for 19 hours or less per week.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information .


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of related subject-matter principles and tutoring strategies
• Knowledge of research formats, classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology
• Skill in tutoring students face-to-face and in a virtual/online learning environment
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in timely decision making and problem solving
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Skill in oral and written communication

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 online at .


Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .


Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Other Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
• The work is typically performed in an office, lab, classroom, or online environment.
• The employee occasionally lifts objects, up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel is required to perform duties at either the East or West Campus locations.