Supplemental Instruction (SI) Peer Facilitator (Gainesville)

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

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 283441

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 Supplemental Instruction Peer Facilitators - Institutional Student Workers on the Gainesville 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. Facilitators gain leadership skills and training on the international SI model.

Responsibilities

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Possess good interpersonal communication skills.Required Qualifications

Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in the minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

Undergraduate students must have proven competency in the targeted content area in which they are applying.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater

Completed targeted courses at UNG with a B or better

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):

CHEM 1211

CHEM 1212

CSCI 1301

CSCI 1302

ENGL 1101

ENGL 1102

ENGL 2050

ENGL 3050

HIST 2111

HIST 2112

MATH 1401

MATH 1450

MATH 2460

PSYC 1101Required Documents to Attach

Resume

Cover LetterUSG 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

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 Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at Equal Employment Opportunity

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.Other Information

This role is not considered a position of trust.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

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