Peer Tutor

Job Title Peer Tutor Location Albany State Rec. Location 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. Job Summary This part-time position provides course-specific peer tutoring for students while assisting students in improving academic achievement through academic support strategies. Additional tasks include providing course support and study group sessions and integrating effective learning and study strategies and applying principles and practices of supplemental instruction support. Responsibilities Conducts face-to-face, online, and peer one-on-one and group tutoring sessions Provides supplemental instruction support 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 Conducts announcements to promote Academic Support Services Participates in trainings and regularly scheduled meetings with faculty and supervisor Performs related duties as assigned Works no more than 19 hours per week Required Qualifications Overall 3.0 GPA, minimum final grade of A in tutoring course selection Exception to accept B+, with process (justification and documentation) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of related subject-matter content, principles, and peer tutoring strategies Knowledge of research formats, classroom practices, teaching methodologies, and educational technology 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 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, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Albany State University