Spring 2027 Graduate Assistant - Capstone Center for Student Success - 530994
About The Position
The Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) for the Learning Commons supports research and development of tutorial services to better serve students. The role supervises a satellite tutoring location, manages student employees, and collects and manages data. The assistant supports tutoring operations, tutor recruitment and training, scheduling, professional development, resource maintenance, curriculum development, and evaluation. The position also helps promote Learning Commons services through outreach, campus events, and coordination with campus partners. It may include facilitating academic coaching sessions with students.
Requirements
- Must be a current University of Alabama graduate student.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to supervise delivery of tutoring programs for individuals and groups of students.
- Ability to supervise groups, deliver training, and manage data collection and reporting.
- Willingness to learn data collection and reporting.
- Desire to learn study skills and academic resources.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must meet University enrollment requirements for on-campus student employment and maintain eligibility throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Background in math, science, education, or social work.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Oversee tutoring operations at satellite locations.
- Manage student employees and assist with tutoring operations, check-in/out, and closing procedures.
- Interview tutor applicants and assist with tutor orientation.
- Train tutors on Learning Commons tutoring policies, procedures, and operations.
- Assist with scheduling students and tutors and oversee tutors’ professional development.
- Manage data and maintain visit records.
- Organize and update Learning Commons resource materials.
- Develop curriculum and research tutor-training methods; suggest effective training approaches.
- Research effective tutoring centers to identify ideas for increasing student reach.
- Assist with class visits, browsing fairs, and campus events to increase awareness of services.
- Work with CCSS staff to develop outreach events and ideas.
- Coordinate with campus partners to organize and promote services at satellite tutoring locations.
- Support evaluation efforts and suggest improvements to evaluation tools.
- Observe tutoring sessions and provide tutors with constructive feedback.
- May facilitate academic coaching sessions with students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
