APPLYING FOR A JOB AT THE HAC
Thank you for your interest in applying for a position in the Higgins Academic Center (HAC). We offer several job options based on your areas of expertise. Hiring for all positions is based upon the standards set by our certifying organization, the College Reading and Learning Association and will include completing an application and at least one face to face interview.
There are six possible positions for which you may apply. Click on the job title(s) listed below for JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Math Supplemental Instructor/Tutor
Mentor
Speaking Consultant
Student Technology Tutor
Subject Tutor
Writing Tutor
HAC staff for 2008-2009 school-year
is to be announced!!!
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COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 21st!!!!
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Math Supplemental Instructors/Tutors (SI’s) are math tutors who attend a designated math class once a week and then assist those enrolled in the targeted class through small group study.
Responsibilities: SI’s attend a designated math class and then offer instruction to students who express interest in small group study. During supplemental instruction sessions, tutors facilitate discussions, work collaboratively to figure out answers to questions, assist in predicting and practicing quiz or test questions, and encourage students to ask questions, seek verification of their ideas, and figure out productive learning strategies. Math Supplemental Instructors/Tutors are trained in a general tutor training workshop in early September. SI’s work approximately 5-8 hours per week. They also attend a staff meeting once a month and receive ongoing training throughout the year. SI’s are an integral part of the college’s retention program.
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Mentors assist first year students in making a smoother transition to college life. They serve as role models and provide support, information and feedback through regularly scheduled contacts. The program is designed to assist students in the following areas:
- Help with the transition to college
- Aid in defining academic goals
- Assist in establishing priorities
- Get students involved on campus
- Make referrals to campus resources
- Assist freshmen on Macon Academic Progress (MAP)
Responsibilities: Mentors are expected to work from 1-5 hours per week in the HAC. In September, they participate in 1 ½ days of training. They also attend monthly staff meetings and ongoing staff training. Mentors are an integral part of the College’s retention effort.
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Speaking Consultants work with students who come to the Speaking Center seeking help with their speech communication assignments. Consultants are trained to guide students preparing either group or individual presentations; consultants are also trained to assist groups who are working together improve their communication dynamics. Consultants may help students plan successful presentations; frequently, they will videotape presentations and group sessions, view those videotapes with students, and discuss what the tapes and other diagnostic instruments show. Consultants work with students from any major, and with experienced as well as novice speakers. Their goals are (1) to make students aware of their strengths and weakness as oral communicators, (2) to make students more comfortable speaking and working in groups, and (3) to help students improve the quality of their future presentations and group work.
Responsibilities: Speaking Center consultants are expected to devote four-five hours per week to Speaking Center service. They spend an additional hour per week in a Speaking Center training session/staff meeting. During the fall semester, they will participate in a full-day of HAC training, probably on a Saturday. During the two weeks following that full-day training, they will devote their usual work hours to acquiring skills specific to speech communication.
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Student Technology Tutors:
- Tutor students on general computer skills, including organizing files, accessing the network, and using the R-MC web resources.
- Help students with class projects that involve using special hardware and software, including web page development tools, presentation software, statistics tools, and digitizing media.
Qualifications Necessary:
- Fluent in MS Word and PowerPoint
- Good work ethics and attention to details
- Experience in Excel and HTML desirable
- Tutors are trained in a general tutor training workshop in September and receive additional training from the instructional technology supervisor throughout the semester.
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Subject Tutors tutor all subjects except speaking and writing. Tutors meet with clients during scheduled drop-in tutoring hours and/or by appointment. The tutor’s responsibility lies in supplementing the course instruction with additional explanations and guidance, but not in doing the work for the client. During tutoring sessions, tutors help clients in various ways: they answer questions about coursework, review class notes, assist with test preparation, and discuss readings, etc. The goal is to guide clients so that they will have a good understanding of their own work and ultimately be able to complete it themselves.
Responsibilities: Subject tutors are expected to work from 2-5 hours per week in the Center. On a Saturday in the fall semester, they participate in a day long training session. They also attend a staff meeting once a month and receive ongoing training. Tutors are an integral part of the College’s retention efforts.
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Writing Tutors help students revise their writing and improve as writers. Tutors spend the majority of their time in individual sessions with students at the writing center. They help writers in all stages, from generating and organizing ideas to revising and polishing assignments. Tutors are also responsible for most of the daily operations of running the Writing Center, including tracking of appointments, summarizing and documenting sessions, and answering student inquiries. Tutors are given the opportunity to progress professionally, including presenting to classes, developing a specialized area of competence, and advancing their specialization through research and publication.
Responsibilities: Tutors are trained in a general tutor training workshop in September. They are also specially trained in a required one credit Fall semester class, “Peer Tutoring of Writing.”
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They are expected to be available for two shifts per week, in 3-4 hour blocks, between 6 and 11 PM, Sunday-Thursday; these shifts are scheduled at the beginning of each semester. Tutors are also expected to participate in Writing Center events and special projects.