STEM Peer Tutor - Institutional Student Worker

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.

UNG Core Values
https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php 

USG Core Values
1. USG Core Values 
All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our university's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and University of North Georgia's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

2. USG Statement of Core Values (8.2.18.1.2 )
Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - that form and guide the daily work of the organization. 
Integrity - We will be honest, fair, impartial, and unbiased in our dealings both with and on behalf of the USG.
Excellence - We will perform our duties to foster a culture of excellence and high quality in everything we do.
Accountability - We firmly believe that education in the form of scholarship, research, teaching, service, and developing others is a public trust. We will live up to this trust through safeguarding our resources and being good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.
Respect - We recognize the inherent dignity and rights of every person, and we will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion, and decency.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for STEM Peer Tutors (Math, Physics, and Chemistry) for the Gainesville campus. The Peer Tutor is responsible for tutoring students in university-level courses in their specialty (Math, Physics, or Chemistry) and assisting students, faculty, and staff with all services provided by UNG tutoring centers. Peer Tutors integrate effective study and learning strategies, thereby maximizing each student's potential to become an independent learner and achieve academic success.  Tutoring primarily takes place in the ACTT Center on the Gainesville campus, with possible online tutoring duties as needed.

• Tutor students working in math courses, especially at the 1000-level.
• Integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
• Complete the required 10-hour tutor training in addition to at least 25 hours of actual tutoring time, in accordance with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification requirements.
• Complete required documentation for sessions as instructed by your supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable of and make appropriate referrals to other campus resources.
• Demonstrate the use of calculators, both graphing and non-graphing, and software used in Math courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of the ACTT Center.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to establish rapport and communicate well with students
• Competency in subject area (Math, Physics, or Chemistry) with the ability to break down and explain component parts in a concise but clear manner
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, and the general public

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Must have earned a grade of A or B in courses you plan to cover
• Must have and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.
• Required recommendation from a faculty member in the department of your subject. 

• Tutoring or mentoring experience a plus.

• Resume
• Cover letter

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 not 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.