Academic Services Center - Graduate Assistant Student Tutor
High Point University
Location
High Point, North Carolina
Salary
$12 / HOUR
Quick overview
Graduate student tutors will engage with undergraduate students, promoting critical thinking skills and empowering them to learn course materials, including providing assistance with technical issues related to course-related software like Adobe products. They must also encourage and promote growth mindset techniques for improving attitudes towards coursework and technology use.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be current HPU graduate students in good standing with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA and must have achieved a grade of A or A- in the course they are tutoring. Previous undergraduate tutoring experience is a plus, and a professor's recommendation in the discipline is desired.
Job description
Job Title
- Graduate
- Assistant
- Student
- Tutor
- Department:
- Academic
- Services
- Center
- Supervisor: Dr.
- Craig
- Curty
- Starting
- Rate of
- Pay: $12.00
- Length of
- Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis. Department Description Peer Assisted Learning Services of High Point University strives to foster the academic growth, learning, and potential of all High Point university undergraduate students. The mission is to provide a supportive environment encouraging intellectual and growth mindset opportunities for students who are both utilizing and providing academic services.
Job Description
Graduate student tutors engage with students in undergraduate courses. They promote critical thinking skills and empower students to learn course materials. Job Location/ Hours Required The candidate will perform most/all job duties in 4th floor of Smith Library. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; most graduate students work 5-8 hours per week. However, the maximum total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires up to 8 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Provide assistance pertaining to technical issues related to course-related software Work directly with students in the classroom on understanding and application of Adobe and other software Two office hours maximum per week Encourage and promote growth mindset techniques to improve attitudes and beliefs pertaining to the course and use of technology Encourage and promote Growth Mindset techniques for creativity in coursework, assignments, and projects Intricate knowledge and application of Adobe Creative Cloud Literacy, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop Using software for facets of strategic communications Required Qualifications: Must be a current HPU student in good standing. Previous tutoring experience during undergraduate career is a plus, but not necessary for the position. Attendance at tutor training is optional for graduate student tutors and SI leaders. Desired Skills: Must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA Must have a grade of A or A- in the course they are tutoring Must be recommended by a professor in the discipline At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.
