Part-time ETS Tutors

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.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time ETS Tutors on the Gainesville campus. The UNG Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a year-long college preparatory program for first generation and/or low-income high school students attending Gainesville City Schools. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assists participants with the postsecondary application process. Educational Talent Search’s academic support services are designed to meet each student’s academic challenges by providing specialized tutoring and academic support to help in difficult academic areas (math, science, and literature/composition). After school academic support services are also a time for enrichment in college and career exploration, scholarship searches, and various after school workshops. The academic support services may be provided at Gainesville Middle School or Gainesville High School on a weekly basis, both during the school day and immediately after school. The implementation of virtual programming will be based on the health and safety of students/staff and school policy related to social distancing.

ETS Project tutors will work with Project advisors to provide math, science, and literature/composition tutoring for participants on a weekly basis and facilitate workshops at the assigned target school.   This is a temporary part-time non-exempt position that reports to the ETS Project Director.

• Tutor students individually and in groups in math, science, and/or ELA; this may include workshops/presentations for participants.
• Teach study skills that assist students in preparation for postsecondary education; supervise and assist students during study time.
• Demonstrate a commitment, through mentoring, to assist first generation and economically disadvantaged students develop motivational skills necessary for success in college.
• Assist with light office work and phone homes of students to make announcements; maintain accurate and timely records of student contact and maintain confidentiality; Assist in event set-up and clean up throughout the academic year
• Facilitate 21st Century Employability Skills and STEM workshops
• Inform Talent Search Advisors of any academic or disciplinary problems that impede tutorial progress.
• Attend staff meetings and carry out any other duties as assigned by the staff.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of the disadvantaged, and commitment to the goals of the program. Intangible traits such as reliability, flexibility, effective communication, trustworthiness, motivation, leadership qualities, and a positive attitude.

• At least 60 undergraduate credit hours completed.
• Working with adolescents required.

• Preference given to candidates with experience providing one-on-one tutoring and/or teaching high school students in one of the following areas: English, mathematics, science, history, or Spanish.

Minimum Starting Salary: $15.87 per hour

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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.

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.
 

• Position of Trust