E-mail this pageGraduate Assistantship Openings in the Claude J. Clark Learning Center
The graduate assistant will report to the Director of the Learning Center and will be responsible for satisfying a 20-hour per week commitment throughout the semester.
(Note: this position is filled for the 2008-09 academic year)
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Learning Center Director and assist with the coordination and instruction of TTR101 "Tutor Training Seminar" each semester;
- Conduct weekly informational and training sessions for new tutors;
- Complete weekly reports in Banner and coordinate related mailing;
- Administrative support of and active participation in Learning Center initiatives, specifically, coordination of subject coordinators, academic support workshops and the support and evaluation of new and returning tutors;
- Coordinate the Fall Open House and the Annual Student Employee Award Ceremony in the spring semester;
- Work a maximum of 5 hours a week as a Head Tutor, scheduling tutor appointments and provide support/training to Head Tutors;
- Assist in scheduling student staff in various positions (Head Tutors, Math and Stats Walk-Ins, Desk Attendants);
- Review and provide feedback on various outreach/promotional efforts. Examples include: Developing flyers/table tents that effectively and creatively communicate Learning Center activities, assisting in the ongoing development and maintenance of the Learning Center web page and assisting with the publication of the Learning Center newsletter, "Claude's Notes", published once a semester;
- Assist/participate in various Learning Center events and provide office support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Matriculated student in a SUNY Plattsburgh graduate program;
- Good academic standing in program (minimum 3.00 GPA);
- Must be able to begin assistantship the week before classes each semester;
- Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office, FrontPage, Publisher, Access).
The qualified candidate will receive a tuition scholarship (current in-state tuition) each semester and a $5,320.00 annual stipend.
Contact Information
Karin Killough, Director
Phone: (518) 564-6138
E-mail: karin.killough@plattsburgh.edu