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Pay Grade/Pay Range: $15.00/hour

Department/Organization: 200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success

Normal Work Schedule: Varies; Monday - Thursday 4:30pm to 6:00pm, 15 to 20 hours per week

Note to Applicants: To be considered, applicants must list the names and contact information (name, title, phone number & email address) for three professional references.

Applicants who wish to submit letters of recommendation should have professional references send recommendation letters directly to the Capstone Center for Student Success Box 870304 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 or via email to Jennifer Roth-Burnette at jlrothburnette@ua.edu.

Job Summary: The Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) for the Learning Commons assists with the necessary research and development of tutorial services to more strategically impact students. Provides supervision in a satellite location. Manages and collects data.

Oversees tutoring operations at satellite location(s). Manages student employees. Assists with check-in/out procedures and closing procedures. Assists with tutoring operations. Interviews tutor applicants. Trains tutors on CCSS-Learning Commons Tutoring policies, procedures, and operations. Assists with tutor orientation. Assists with scheduling students and tutors. Oversees tutors' professional development. Manages data. Maintains visit records and data. Organizes and updates Learning Commons resource materials. Develops curriculum. Researches and develops tutor training methods. Offers suggestions for effective tutor training methods. Researches effective tutoring centers for ideas to increase student reach. 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 tutoring locations. Supports evaluation efforts. Offers ideas for improving evaluation tools. Provides constructive feedback to tutors after observing session(s). May provide support by facilitating academic coaching sessions with students.

Additional Department Summary: The Learning Commons in the Capstone Center for Student Success (CCSS) works to deliver academic support services to University of Alabama undergraduate students as a part of the University's plan for academic success.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Current University of Alabama graduate student. Bachelor's degree.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ability to supervise the delivery of tutoring programs for individuals and groups of students. Ability to supervise groups, deliver training, and manage data collection and reporting.

Skills and Knowledge: Willingness to learn data collection and reporting. Desire to learn study skills and academic resources. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 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.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster