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Job Title : Student Assistant Tutor
Location : Gordon State College
Regular / Temporary : Temporary
Full / Part Time : Part-Time
Job ID : 275877
About Us
Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.
Job Summary
The Center for Workforce Development is seeking tutors to provide academic support and assistance to students enrolled in classes at Gordon State College. The center offers a variety of free support services including peer tutoring, academic peer coaching, and success workshops.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Tutor is to support the mission to collaborate with campus partners to increase and motivate student learning by utilizing best practices to help them achieve their academic potential. In this role, Tutors must have excellent communication skills and the ability to adjust his or her tutoring strategies to meet the needs of the students.
Peer tutors typically meet with a student in a one-on-one tutoring session. In this job, tutors assist students with projects also in learning essential course concepts. Peer tutors motivate their students and inspire them to study and improve their academic knowledge. You will develop, create and implement success study strategies and resources based on a student's needs.
Peer Tutors working in the department may be asked to assist with additional tasks to support various academic events at the request of his / her supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Attend Mandatory tutor training within the first week of employment.
Current student at Gordon State College enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours.
Minimum 3.0 GPA with at least a 3.0 in the course(s) you wish to tutor
Have earned at least 20 credit hours at Gordon State College.
Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
A current Faculty recommendation letter in the subject you wish to tutor.
The Faculty recommendation letter can be emailed to studentsuccess@gordonstate.edu
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 https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .
Institutional Values
Commitment to Excellence : Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.
Student Success : Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.
Innovation and Creativity : Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.
Belonging : Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic 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, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
Salary is $15.00 per hour.
Salary : $15
