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Graduate Assistant - Academic Support Tutoring

Position

Graduate Assistant for the Academic Support Tutoring

Qualifications

  • Required
    • Acceptance into a SUNY Cortland graduate program
    • Effective oral and written communication skills
    • Tutoring experience
    • Interest in helping undergraduate students meet their academic goals
  • Desired
    • Tutor training and/or certification 
    • Experience mentoring peer tutors
    • Knowledge of skills development in study strategies, writing, and/or STEM
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Webex, Teams

Relation to Educational Program

The students who hold this graduate assistantship engage in experiential learning, assisting undergraduates moving through their learning process. This opportunity is especially advantageous to students majoring in Education, Communication Disorders and Sciences, and other careers in which graduates will help others learn. It is also a great experience for students who want to hone and grow their knowledge of coursework necessary for careers and professional examinations, practice public speaking and interpersonal communication, and engage in collaboration and small projects.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist the TLC Peer Tutoring Program Coordinators with tasks such as:

  • Delivering Peer Tutor Training
  • Conducting Peer Tutor Observations
  • Training undergraduate Peer Tutor Supervisors to conduct Peer Tutor Observations
  • Developing and delivering small group tutoring sessions for select courses

The candidate may also participate in department meetings, organize and deliver classroom presentations on TLC services, and assist professional tutors at campus events as time allows.

Salary/Stipend

$1,875 for the semester. Work obligation is 10 hours per week (plus hourly rate for time over 10 hours if desired)

Tuition Support

Three credits of graduate tuition support per semester 

Application

Completed applications with letters of recommendation must be submitted online. Late applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer