Biology Student Assistant 26/27

Covenant College Students•Lookout Mountain, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Expected hours of work per week : 10-20 hours Work Location & Hours : Biology Commons (Mills 240) and surrounding biology labs Qualifications for Position: Undergraduate student (sophomore or higher standing) Biology Major. GPA in biology classes >3.5 10-20 hours of availability, mostly during the day but some tutoring hours in the evening; individual student schedules vary, but may include times from 7:30am through 10pm. Expected Duties and Responsibilities: Tutoring Teaching lab setup, teardown and routine cleaning and organization Assessing and helping to manage lab and office supply inventory Tidying of Biology Commons area Glassware washing Grading Miscellaneous office tasks relating to ongoing departmental operations Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed Career & Self-Development including Developing hands-on experience in laboratory procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory-related problem-solving . Gaining exposure to biological research methods, instructional techniques, and academic support . Cultivating mentorship relationships with faculty and engaging in professional development opportunities . Communication in the form of Explaining biological concepts to peers during tutoring sessions. Interacting professionally with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate lab operations. Documenting lab preparations and inventory for efficient department function. Critical Thinking in the form of Troubleshooting lab setup issues . Evaluating student questions during tutoring and guiding them toward understanding concepts. Applying problem-solving skills to ensure smooth laboratory operations. Global Literacy displayed by Supporting diverse student populations in understanding biological concepts. Leadership through Training new work-study students on laboratory setup and procedures. Taking initiative in organizing and maintaining lab facilities. Acting as a liaison between students and faculty for academic support Professionalism by Demonstrating reliability and responsibility in job tasks. Maintaining confidentiality when handling student academic concerns. Balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining a high level of work quality. Teamwork including Collaborating with faculty and peers to ensure efficient lab preparation and cleanup. Supporting fellow work-study students in shared responsibilities. Contributing to group projects within the biology department. Assisting in departmental events , such as science outreach or student recruitment Technology Using laboratory equipment such as microscopes, spectrophotometers, and centrifuges. Managing learning platforms (Canvas) for tutoring and assignment grading support. Work Habits (with alignment of Core Values) The College asks its staff members the following fundamental work habits: Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness) Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative) Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness) Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility) Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative) Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity, Faithfulness) Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness) Work Environment The work associated job will mostly take place in the Biology Commons area and in the adjacent biology labs on the 2nd floor of Mills Physical Demands Sitting: Remaining in the seated position Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

Requirements

Undergraduate student (sophomore or higher standing)
Biology Major
GPA in biology classes >3.5
10-20 hours of availability, mostly during the day but some tutoring hours in the evening; individual student schedules vary, but may include times from 7:30am through 10pm

Responsibilities

Tutoring
Teaching lab setup, teardown and routine cleaning and organization
Assessing and helping to manage lab and office supply inventory
Tidying of Biology Commons area
Glassware washing
Grading
Miscellaneous office tasks relating to ongoing departmental operations
Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed
Career & Self-Development including Developing hands-on experience in laboratory procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory-related problem-solving
Gaining exposure to biological research methods, instructional techniques, and academic support
Cultivating mentorship relationships with faculty and engaging in professional development opportunities
Explaining biological concepts to peers during tutoring sessions
Interacting professionally with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate lab operations
Documenting lab preparations and inventory for efficient department function
Troubleshooting lab setup issues
Evaluating student questions during tutoring and guiding them toward understanding concepts
Applying problem-solving skills to ensure smooth laboratory operations
Supporting diverse student populations in understanding biological concepts
Training new work-study students on laboratory setup and procedures
Taking initiative in organizing and maintaining lab facilities
Acting as a liaison between students and faculty for academic support
Demonstrating reliability and responsibility in job tasks
Maintaining confidentiality when handling student academic concerns
Balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining a high level of work quality
Collaborating with faculty and peers to ensure efficient lab preparation and cleanup
Supporting fellow work-study students in shared responsibilities
Contributing to group projects within the biology department
Assisting in departmental events , such as science outreach or student recruitment
Using laboratory equipment such as microscopes, spectrophotometers, and centrifuges
Managing learning platforms (Canvas) for tutoring and assignment grading support