Position: Graduate Internship for students enrolled in the Student Development in Higher Education graduate program.

Starting Date: June, 2007

The CCSU Learning Center Graduate Internship prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in higher education.  Graduate Interns apply student development theory, learning theory and research in progressively more responsible work experiences in The Learning Center over the two years of the graduate program.  The main focus of the two-year internship is to train and develop young professionals who will positively contribute to the field of Student Affairs.

During the first year of the Internship, the incumbent will:

• Provide direct academic support service to students
• assist in the development and delivery of training programs for undergraduate Tutors and the TLC work study program
• Coordinate and present special programs, workshops and presentations offered through The Learning Center
• Facilitate the transition of students with disabilities from their previous academic environment to CCSU
• Assist in the teaching of study skills courses.
• Administer Placement testing 

• Provide mentorship for the first year Intern
• Represent TLC on campus wide committees
• Create and update web services and information
• Assist with the development and implementation of improvements to all services and programs
• Conduct program evaluation and assessment
• Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of TLC staff.

Qualifications:  Bachelors Degree with a minimum 2.70 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Candidates must have an application on file for acceptance in the CCSU Student Development in Higher Education graduate program.  Experience in a tutoring and/or learning center, advising center, mentor program, or as a teacher or teaching assistant is desirable. Also desirable are: the ability to organize, strong communication skills, solid academic background, the ability to work independently, and a strong commitment to student development in higher education.

Graduate Assistant –  Tutoring Services

The Tutoring Services Graduate Assistant will assist the Coordinator of Academic Assistance with the maintenance and expansion of tutoring and tutor training services.

Terms: Part Time, 20 hours per week – hours to be determined – occasional evenings or weekends

To receive or maintain a full-time assistantship, a graduate must be classified as a full-time student, (Nine (9) or more semester hours) and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 for all post-baccalaureate course work completed at Central Connecticut State University is required. 

• Assist in the daily operation and oversight of the Tutoring Center (i.e. monitor lab, facilitate tutor/tutee interaction)
• Assist in the development and delivery of tutor training
• Monitor tutor progress through the CRLA certification process
• Conduct tutor session observations
• Conduct surveys of tutees
• Compile and report data for departmental reporting and assessments
• Assist in the development and delivery of marketing of  TLC services
• Research online service delivery and other uses of technology
• Implement new systems/programs
• Coordinate special events (i.e Tutor Appreciation Week, CRLA Certification Celebration)
• Track tutor payroll
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Participate in pre-service and in-service training and professional development opportunities
• Other duties and responsibilities that contribute to the effectiveness of The Learning Center