Alcorn State University Hiring for University Fellow II at Lorman, MS Full Time

Special Instructions:

Please send letter of recommendation to [email protected]

Job Title:

University Fellow II

Department:

Academic Affairs Department

Job Summary:

Supplemental Instruction is an academic support program that targets historically difficult courses. The SI sessions are weekly scheduled, out-of-class, peer-led study sessions available for all students enrolled in the class. The sessions are informal, group sessions in which students complete assigned tasks to reinforce difficult concepts of the course.

The SI sessions are facilitated by designated SI Leaders whose major responsibility is to share with students of the target class effective study strategies that are consistent with mastery of the course content. SI Leaders are not “tutors, nor do they reteach the lecture. Instead, the SI Leader is a facilitator of student learning. The SI Leader will design exercises for students that will help them better grasp and understand concepts of the course. It is preferred that the SI Leader for a selected class has completed the course with a grade of B+ or better. The SI Leader will work closely with the instructor of the class in the design and generation of learning exercises and activities to reinforce major concepts of the course. This is a 15-week appointment (one semester). The expected hire date is January 01, 2023

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate good organizational and time-management skills
Serve as a “model’ student
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Good Communication skills, oral, written and visual

Essential Job Functions :

Attend and complete all Si training modules
Attend target class, take notes, and identify major concepts discussed
Actively recruit participants and promote your session
Conduct a full 50- minute weekly session for each of your assigned sections through the allocated time frame
Prepare sessions incorporating a variety of learning strategies and deliver thession on time
Be able to refer and direct students to various campus resouces

Qualifications:

GPA of 3.0 or better
Have an “A” in the target class
Good academic and behavioral standing

Posted Salary Range:

11.00 per hour

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas:

No

Sedentary Work – Exerting 10 pounds:

Occasionally

Medium Work – Exerting 20-50 pounds:

Not Required

Heavy Work – Exerting 50-100 pounds:

Not Required

Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:

Not Required

Travel:

Not Required

Posting Number:

Stdnt247P

Location:

Lorman

Open Date:

06/16/2023

Close Date:

06/23/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.