Graduate Student Assistant - CCSS Learning Commons - 529806

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) for the Learning Commons Supplemental Instruction Program (SI) oversees SI operations for the Learning Commons or at satellite location(s). Manages student employees and data, and maintains visit records. Assists and trains SI Leaders on CCSS-Learning Commons SI policies, procedures, and operations. Organizes and updates Learning Commons SI resource materials. Researches and develops SI Leader training methods. Offers suggestions for effective SI training methods. Assists with class visits, browsing fairs, and campus events to increase student awareness of services. Works with the CCSS staff to develop outreach events and ideas. Coordinates efforts with campus partners to organize and promote services at satellite SI locations. Supports evaluation efforts and offers ideas for improving evaluation tools. Provides constructive feedback to SI Leaders after observing session(s).

Requirements

Current University of Alabama graduate student.
Bachelor's degree required.
Ability to supervise the delivery of SI programs for individuals and groups, deliver training, 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 be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters.
International Students must be registered full-time (Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters.
Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment.
Final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Background in math, computer science, biology, chemistry, education, or accounting.
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

Oversees SI operations for the Learning Commons or at satellite location(s).
Manages student employees and data, and maintains visit records.
Assists and trains SI Leaders on CCSS-Learning Commons SI policies, procedures, and operations.
Organizes and updates Learning Commons SI resource materials.
Researches and develops SI Leader training methods.
Offers suggestions for effective SI training methods.
Assists with class visits, browsing fairs, and campus events to increase student awareness of services.
Works with the CCSS staff to develop outreach events and ideas.
Coordinates efforts with campus partners to organize and promote services at satellite SI locations.
Supports evaluation efforts and offers ideas for improving evaluation tools.
Provides constructive feedback to SI Leaders after observing session(s).