About Us
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Job Summary
Provides tutoring, group discussions and mentorship to assigned students. Promotes educational aspiration and performance. Participates in all recreational and cultural activities. Assists academic staff in and outside of the classroom. Assists administrative staff with office support. Provides supervision while on campus and during recreational activities.
This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding. Continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant funding for this position.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Promotes educational aspiration and performance
2. Builds relationships and collaborates with students
3. Provides tutoring, group discussions and mentorship to assigned student population
4. Assists academic staff in and out of the classroom
5. Assists with department administrative and clerical support
6. Provides supervision to assigned student population while on/off campus
7. Participates in all off-campus recreational and cultural activities
8. Assists in preparing high school students for college-level work
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Required Experience
One (1) year of tutoring experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or college
sophomore (second year) classification
Preferred Experience
Experience with academic support programs, or similar programs for students
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to work autonomously and in team settings
Able to show sensitivity to and concern for all students
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Available to work during Academic Year Component (August-May)
KNOWLEDGE
Professional or personal experience required in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Upward Bound students
Strong academic background
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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