Peer Tutor

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 111.

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 elated 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

Contact Information


For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support 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 on-line at .

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