Federal Work Study - Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader or Embedded Tutor (ET)

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Middle Georgia State University is seeking candidates for a part-time Federal Work Study Student to be a Supplemental Instructor (SI) Leader or an Embedded Tutor (ET) in the Student Success Center.

As an Supplemental Instructor (SI) Leader

• Attend class lectures of historically difficult courses as a model student, build rapport with students, and plan SI weekly collaborative review sessions.
• Help students reinforce knowledge from class lectures and assignments and offer strategies to integrate ¿how to learn¿ with ¿what to learn.¿
• Meet with the faculty member on a regular basis and attend SSC training.
• Maintain accurate records and maintain FERPA compliance.

As an Embedded Tutor (ET)

• Assist faculty with in-class support, primarily for Corequisite Math and English courses
• Some attendance at Corequisite lectures may be required
• Meet with the faculty member on a regular basis and attend SSC training.
• Maintain accurate records and maintain FERPA compliance.
  

• Must be a currently enrolled Middle Georgia State University student.
• Must be enrolled in 6 or more semester hours per semester.
• Must have a GPA of 3.00 or greater.
• Grade of A or B in the SI course, taken either at MGA or transfer institution.
• Recommendation from faculty on campus.
• Exhibited course content-competency (to be determined by academic transcript and the faculty submitting the recommendation form).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (to be determined by the SI Staff throughout the application/interview processes).
• Strong commitment to public service.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.

• Relevant experience to position responsibilities (prior experience in academic support, tutoring, mentoring, etc. is preferred)

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.