Student Assistant-School Of Computer Science

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Job Summary

The TSYS School of Computer Science is calling for applications for Student assistants for our Computer Science Tutoring lab. Student assistants will tutor both in person and online in the tutoring lab.

Responsibilities

The students hired for this position will be responsible for tutoring for the following classes: CPSC 1301K, CPSC 1302K, CPSC 1555, CPSC 2105, CPSC 2108, CPSC 2125, CPSC 3111, CPSC 3116, CPSC 3118, CPSC 3121, CPSC 3131, CPSC 6105, CPSC 6106, CYBR 2159, AND CYBR 2160.

Students are required to be proficient in Java and Python. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The position is competitive, so all applicants will be required to demonstrate their skills in Java and Python.

Students hired for this position will also be required to take and complete the ITDS 2795- Lead Learners course and complete it within the first few weeks of employment. This course teaches you the best techniques for tutoring.

Proposed Salary

Payment will be at the standard hourly rate for undergraduate and graduate student assistants of $15 per hour. This position can work up to 19 hours per week. Even though students can work up to 19 hours per week, the weekly hours will be based on tutoring lab usage and budget.

Work Schedule

The Academic Operations Coordinator will create a schedule based on the student assistant¿s class schedule. The schedule will be set for the semester and no changes will be made once it is set.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;

• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

• Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.