Posting Details

Position Information

Student Employment TypeStudent AssistantPosition TitleSupplemental Instruction LeaderPosting NumberStu00661Recruitment TypeCCGA Students Only Position Summary Information

Nature of Work

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is designed to directly support students by regularly helping them learn course material, prepare for tests, and learn effective study strategies. SI provides support to students in high-risk courses, which promotes increased passing grades and reduced course withdrawals. SI data provides evidence that the program is an important component in retaining students. SI is designed to help students master material in high-risk courses while increasing their learning strategies and study skills. Student performance is improved by combining “what to learn” with “how to learn.”
The Supplemental Instruction Leader attends every class he/she is assigned to and conducts at least two SI sessions during the week. The SI Leader is also responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting the sessions as well as collecting and recording all data pertinent to program participation and evaluation. The SI Leader is a model student who interacts closely with the instructor and encourages all students to participate in class and in SI study sessions.
This is a 19-hour per week, student assistant position which may include tutoring hours. Student employees are not to work during their scheduled class time even if the class is canceled or dismissed early. The schedule for the person in this position will be assigned by the supervisor. The schedule is subject to change between semesters or as needed. The Supplemental Instruction Leader is directly supervised by the Coordinator of Academic Services.

Essential Duties

• Attend all class sessions.
  
• Plan and conduct two SI sessions during the week
  
• Communicate with the professor & students about SI sessions
  
• Incorporate collaborative and active learning & teaching methods.
  
• Collect and record qualitative and quantitative data from each session
  
• Administer mid-term and end-of-semester evaluations.
  
• Maintains an image of a model student
  
• Attend mandatory meetings and training workshops
  
• Ability to interact positively with a diverse student population

Minimum Qualifications and Training

• Must be enrolled in six credit hours.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and students
  
• Attended at least one semester at CCGA
  
• Dependable, reliable and able to work with confidential information
  
• A written letter of recommendation from faculty
  
• GPA 3.0 or higher
  
• Excellent customer relation skills
  
• Must maintain a B in subject(s) for tutoring or SI

Preferred Qualifications and Training

• Demonstrate effective study strategies
  
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Knowledge and experience of various teaching and learning styles

Work Hours Schedules coordinated with student's class scheduleSpecial Instructions to Applicants

The College of Coastal Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

CCGA Information

College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia. Located on Georgia’s coast, the College campus is in Brunswick with additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland. The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow’s leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers baccalaureate degrees in American Studies, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, French, Health Informatics, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Nursing (BSN), Psychology, Public Management, Spanish, and Workforce Management and Leadership, as well as career associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nursing (ASN) and Radiologic Science. A veterans-friendly campus, the College is a designated Yellow Ribbon School. Approximately 3,000 students are served by more than 200 staff members and a teaching faculty of whom 52% hold doctoral degrees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

Posting Detail Information

Open Date07/15/2019Close Date05/31/2020Open Until FilledNoPosting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you first learn of this job opening?
   • Brunswick News
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Coastal CareerLink
   • College of Coastal Georgia website (www.ccga.edu)
   • Current/Former College Employee
   • Personal Referral
   • www.higheredjobs.com
   • University System Applicant Clearinghouse
   • Other
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Georgia Department of Labor
2. * Are you currently employed by this College? If yes, enter the department name. If no, enter "No".

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Will you be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at CCGA during the semester for which this position would employ you?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume