Requisition Number | GA00616 |
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Position Title | Graduate Assistant for Tutoring Services - 2024-2025 |
Position Eclass | GF - Graduate Flat Pay |
Position Summary | The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student's field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School. |
Additional Details | The Academic Achievement Center cultivates the development of critical thinking skills and active learning through personal, collaborative exchanges between students, tutors, and staff. Our culture of learning is based on cognitive scaffolding that deepens the student's knowledge of specific subject material and facilitates increased self-awareness of how they learn in general. Students discover the value of engaging actively in the learning process and develop the ability to adapt to the varying challenges of liberal arts coursework. Ultimately, students' participation in sessions results in greater self-confidence, independence, and improved academic performance. The Academic Achievement Center supports UNCG students in meeting their academic goals via small group tutoring sessions, academic coaching, and campus workshops. Visit go.uncg.edu/aac_tutor for information about tutoring services. This position reports directly to Erin Morrison, the Assistant Director for Tutoring Services.
Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
Work Hours, Environment: 20 hours per week, with most hours scheduled during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Specific hours will be determined in cooperation with the supervisor. Rare evening and weekend work may be requested for special events. Workspace is in the AAC suite in Jackson Library.
Stipend: $14,000 for the academic year The Academic Achievement Center does not provide tuition waivers.
Other Benefits: Flexible scheduling around classes/course requirements, professional development opportunities, collaborative work environment, valuable experience in academic support services, program coordination, and leadership.
Direct Supervisor: Erin Morrison, Assistant Director, ejmorris@uncg.edu |
Minimum Qualifications | To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must: * Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0). * Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits. * Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School. * Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S. |
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Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Number of Months per Year | 9 |
Org #-Department | Acad Achievement Ctr - 10913 |
Posting Begin Date | 03/01/2024 |
Posting Close Date | 09/01/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |