Academic Services Center - Graduate Assistant Student Tutor
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High Point University
High Point, NC, US
Summary
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.
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
The professional and industrial landscape of dentistry is changing rapidly.
Tomorrow's oral healthcare providers must be equipped to work in an integrated care environment and address the evolving needs of tomorrow's patients. These providers must also, know how to lead in diverse teams and environments. The School of Dental Medicine and Oral Health at High Point University is intentionally designed to lead the country in innovative curricula and clinical experiences. Our students will be prepared through a blend of didactic courses, high-fidelity simulation, and a unique blend of patient care experiences.
High Point University will provide personalized tracks to satisfy the career interests of our students. Students will complete coursework and clinical experiences across most specialties but will tailor their experiences to areas of interest in their fourth year through electives and specialty rotations.
Founded
2021
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
High Point, NC
The professional and industrial landscape of dentistry is changing rapidly.
Tomorrow's oral healthcare providers must be equipped to work in an integrated care environment and address the evolving needs of tomorrow's patients. These providers must also, know how to lead in diverse teams and environments. The School of Dental Medicine and Oral Health at High Point University is intentionally designed to lead the country in innovative curricula and clinical experiences. Our students will be prepared through a blend of didactic courses, high-fidelity simulation, and a unique blend of patient care experiences.
High Point University will provide personalized tracks to satisfy the career interests of our students. Students will complete coursework and clinical experiences across most specialties but will tailor their experiences to areas of interest in their fourth year through electives and specialty rotations.
Founded
2021
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
High Point, NC
