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Saints Learning Commons Subject Guide (Work Study Preferred)

College of St Scholastica Inc
Posted a month ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Duluth, MN, US

Salary

$14 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Subject Guide position requires a current CSS student with mastery in specific courses such as Organic Chemistry and Nursing, offering one-on-one tutoring and leading academic support sessions.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3.5 cumulative GPA and ideally be in their junior or senior year, with previous experience in academic support preferred.
  • The role involves hosting sessions 1-2 times a week, providing tutoring both in-person and online, and maintaining a welcoming academic environment for students.
  • Applicants must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a salary of $15 per hour for the academic year.
  • This position is designed for those who can effectively represent the college and support students in achieving higher levels of understanding.

Job Purpose/Description

  • The Subject Guide will serve as a role model student, lead sessions and discussions, and offer one-on-one tutoring to push students to higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy.
  • Subjects needed: (Details for the specific subjects below)
    • CHM2200/2210 Organic Chemistry
    • CHM1110/1120 General Chemistry
    • CHM1040 General Organic & BioChem
    • Nursing Semester 1, 2, & 3
    • NSG3050 Healthcare Research and Appraisal

Job Duties

  • Host academic support sessions (1-2 times/week) to guide students through the course content for the assigned course. Depending on the course, the session could require planning and preparation, as well as active facilitation. Other courses involve drop-in hours when the Guide is prepared to help students who drop in with questions. 
  • Serve as a tutor for the specific course. 
    • Tutor students (individual and small groups) in-person and online (through Zoom) by appointment. 
    • Establish personal contact and rapport with students while being identified as an academic resource and role model.
    • Implement a student needs inquiry and follow up on the results as needed.
    • Create a welcoming academic environment for students.
    • Maintain an accurate, up-to-date Google Calendar. 
  • Support faculty’s messaging and content to help students use the language of the discipline and discuss concepts in a supportive environment.
  • Provide general academic success strategies and serve as a role model student.
  • Communicate clearly with the class verbally and through email. 
  • Attend all initial training (roughly 4 hours) and ongoing team meetings (roughly 8 hrs total) periodically throughout the year.
  • Meet and/or communicate occasionally with faculty and the program coordinator to debrief, set goals, and plan sessions.
  • Complete necessary paperwork (attendance sheets, timesheet, sign-in sheets, and evaluations).
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Other duties may be assigned and/or necessary.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a current CSS student.
  • Must have mastery of the specific course for which you are applying.
  • Professional poise to represent the College.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfort with public speaking and presenting.
  • Strong service orientation and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people in a friendly, professional manner.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Job functions require sitting, standing, and walking during shifts.
  • Ability to perform all of the above functions during an assigned workday without significant risk of injury.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Federal work-study eligibility is preferred.
  • Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
  • Junior or senior status.
  • Students with leadership experience.
  • Experience providing academic support. 
  • Experience facilitating group activities

Special Instructions to Applicants

  • Subject Guide appointments are for one full academic year, excluding summer session



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