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Pay Grade/Pay Range: $15.00/hour

Department/Organization: 200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success

Note to applicants: To be considered, applicants must complete the following:

• List the names and contact information (name, title, phone number & email address) for three professional references.
• Send the UA Faculty and Staff Recommendation Form form to your selected UA Faculty or Staff member to complete on your behalf. The individual selected must be employed by the University of Alabama.

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm to 8:30pm and Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Job Summary: 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). 

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

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ability to supervise the delivery of SI programs for individuals and groups, deliver training, 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, 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.

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 any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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