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Extra Help Assistant/ Student Supplemental Instruction Leader(8 positions)

Date: February 1, 2022

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Pine Bluff, AR

County: Jefferson County

Posting End Date: Open until filled

SUMMARY

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a program built around peer-led group student study/review sessions. It is a nontraditional form of tutoring that focuses on assisting students in undertaking "traditionally difficult" courses. The Supplemental Instruction Leader is a student who has demonstrated competence in the targeted courses and can facilitate the SI program study sessions after mandatory training. Targeted courses areElementary Spanish, Enhanced Quantitative Literacy, Quantitative Literacy, General Psychology, and other Science and Mathematics courses.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS

SI Leaders will be responsible for the following duties:

• Attend scheduled training and meetings with the SI Leader Supervisor
• Prepare and submit session lesson plans and data to the SI Supervisor
• Attend the assigned targeted class to observe curriculum (will use the information for creating session plans)
• Conduct organized sessions with students
• Communicate with staff, students, and fellow SI leaders for program feedback

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Applicants must possess the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to communicate with faculty, staff, and students professionally.
• A schedule that allows them to be available for sessions and completing other program requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must:1) The student must be a sophomore, junior, or senior2) The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale 3) A grade of a B or better in one of the targeted courses.4) Good interpersonal and communication skills are required.

APPLICATION PROCESS, SALARY, BENEFITS, AND APPOINTMENT PERIOD:

Submit a UAPB Employment Application. SI Leaders are paid $12.00 per hour for a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic school year. Email samuelssmithm@uapb.edu for more information.

The position is financially supported by a grant from the U. S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Strengthening Institutions, Title III, Part B, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is committed to creating a safe and secure educational and work environment. We are committed to leveraging inclusion and diversity principles. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment, and all applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Required Documents to Apply:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program participation. The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such practices are basic to human dignity. As such, the Division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.