Student Assistant - Dept. of History & Political Science Tutor

Job Title : Student Assistant - Dept. of History & Political Science Tutor

Location : Middle GA State University

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 289150

About Us

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 university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

In this position, the student tutor will have the opportunity to assist other students in developing a deeper understanding of history and political science. During assigned times, tutor will assist other students in developing good study practices to maintain / improve their grade in lower to mid-level HIPS courses taught at Middle Georgia State University. Tutors set and adhere to their schedule within the allotted amount of hours provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in History / Political Science courses in a tutoring capacity.
• Work with History / Political Science programs, including creating / assisting in creating content.
• Maintain satisfactory academic workload.
• Must be dependable and prompt.
• Must adhere to the code of confidentiality.
• Be cordial to all students, staff, faculty and visitors entering the office.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University 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 Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

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.