We are not accepting Graduate Assistant applications at this time.

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Peer Educator Training and Development, under the supervision of the Director of the CAS, will assist with the development and training of CAS peer educators. This GA will be responsible for collaborating with CAS administrators on developing and implementing ongoing training models and staff development initiatives for peer educators, and will work both independently and alongside administrators in order to do so. The work of this GA will ensure high-quality peer-to-peer support services offered by the Center for Academic Success. The GA will act as a liaison between the student staff of the Center and the department’s administrators. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with CAS administrators, this GA will develop and facilitate ongoing peer educator training sessions in accordance with CRLA national standards to ensure quality peer education services in the CAS.
• Reserve space for peer educator training sessions and track attendance and level completion.
• Co-facilitate, schedule, and provide assistance with student employee orientations including all-day trainings, workshops, and activities.
• Co-coordinate peer educator hiring protocol and assist with student employee oversight including but not limited to marketing open positions, collecting and processing applications, processing accepted candidates, and conducting employee evaluations.
• Work with CAS administrators to develop professional development initiatives for CAS peer educators.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with GA for CAS Administration as needed.
• Support the Director and Academic Support Manager as needed.

Qualifications:

• Prior tutoring, writing consultant, SI, or SSM experience in the CAS is required. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills required.
• Comfortable facilitating workshops and group discussions
• Ability to multitask
• Personable and able to work with diverse groups of people
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with students and peers
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to work a total of 20 hours per week during normal CAS operating hours (M-TH: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and F: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Hours may vary when classes are not in session.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Enrolled in a graduate degree program at Manhattan University

Compensation:

• Up to 9 credits of tuition per semester (Summer or Winter Intersession courses NOT included. Work during these times will be compensated by an hourly wage.)
• Additional hourly compensation possible depending on budgetary restrictions and departmental need.

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The Graduate Assistant (GA) for CAS Administration, under the supervision of the Director, will assist in the duties related to the administrative operations of the Center for Academic Success. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-coordinate peer educator hiring protocol and assist with student employee oversight including but not limited to marketing open positions, collecting and processing applications, scheduling and facilitating interviews, processing accepted candidates, and conducting employee evaluations.
• Facilitate receptionist duties at the front desk at both CAS locations in Thomas and Leo Hall as needed.
• Update and maintain CAS Google Groups and Drive documents including Staff Lists, Budget/Payroll Sheet, Turn-away Log, etc.
• Manage payroll tracking to ensure budget stability throughout the academic year,
• Supervise and support undergraduate CAS Office Assistant staff. 
• Manage office staff and tutor shift cancellations and swaps.
• Manage the Success@manhattan.edu email account. 
• Regularly monitor, maintain and update information in Jasper Connect with particular attention to student course associations, appointment infractions, scheduling and survey distribution. 
• Run Jasper Connect reports as requested by CAS administrators.
• Collaborate with CAS social media manager to contribute to CAS Instagram and develop marketing materials. 
• Assist with the planning and execution of the bi-annual CAS Staff Training including but not limited to creating agendas, scheduling rooms, tracking participant attendance, creating training content for OAs, and presenting.
• Collaborate with GA for Peer Educator Training and Development as needed
• Support the Director and Academic Support Manager as needed.

• Prior experience with the Center for Academic Success is preferred. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Strong ability to use standard computer software required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation and public speaking skills 
• Personable and able to work with diverse groups of people
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with students and peers
• Able to work a total of up to 20 hours per week during normal CAS operating hours (M-TH: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and F: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Hours may vary when classes are not in session.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
• Enrolled in a graduate degree program at Manhattan University

Compensation:

• Up to 9 credits of tuition per semester (Summer or Winter Intersession courses NOT included. Work during these times will be compensated by an hourly wage.)
• Additional hourly compensation possible depending on budgetary restrictions and departmental need.

Applicants should submit their resumes and letters of interest to Melinda Wilson, Director of CAS (mwilson02@manhattan.edu).

Tutor Job Responsibilities

• Meet with students online and in-person individually or in small groups to provide learning/ assistance 
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule of working hours
• Maintain records of tutoring traffic 
• Attend tutor training at the beginning of each semester, and additional workshops as deemed necessary by the CAS staff

Eligibility Requirements

Students who would like to become a peer tutor must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete the targeted course(s) with a minimum of an A- grade
• Overall minimum GPA of 3.2 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation

Tutors start at $16.50/hour.

TUTOR APPLICATION

Writing Consultants 

The purpose of the writing center in the Center for Academic Success is to assist students in academic achievement by supporting students through the writing process. Writing Center services are an extension of what is taking place in the classroom and provides students with additional opportunities to take control of their own learning through consultation and collaborative learning.

Writing Consultants support students in developing and strengthening their analytical and critical thinking skills. Model and support students during every stage of the writing process, including: thoughtfully and constructively responding to ideas and written work, posing questions that help students clarify and articulate their ideas, explaining the process of writing to students and providing suggestions.

Qualifications

• Overall GPA 3.2
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, professional, strong writing skills, clear/effective communication, strong listening skills, friendly, collaborative, strong interpersonal skills, able to give clear and constructive feedback.

Compensation

Writing Consultants start at $16.50/hour.

WRITING CONSULTANT APPLICATION

Writing/History Fellows 

The Fellows Program is an academic support initiative that emphasizes the importance of revision and feedback to the writing process, encourages collaborative learning and aims to produce strong college-level writers. The Fellow’s role is to support students in developing and strengthening their analytical and critical thinking skills. Fellows will support students in developing argumentation, perspective-taking, and research skills. The Writing Fellow’s role is to reinforce effective writing practices, act as a model student and support students enrolled in ENG 110/HIST 100-200.

VISION: The purpose of the fellows program is to:

• Reinforce effective writing practices, including: strong skills in argument, analysis, organization, style and clarity.
• Provide clarification and alleviate confusion around professors’ expectations for college level writing
• Model and support students during every stage of the writing process, including: thoughtfully and constructively responding to ideas and written work, posing questions that help students clarify and articulate their ideas, explaining the process of writing to students and providing suggestions.
• Prepare students for future writing requirements in their academics and career.

Qualifications

• Overall GPA 3.2   
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, professional, strong writing skills, clear/effective communication, strong listening skills, friendly, collaborative, strong interpersonal skills, able to give clear and constructive feedback.

• Fellows start at $16.25/hr. 

fellows application

The Office Assistant’s role is to assist Center for Academic Success administration in carrying out its daily operations and ensuring that the Center’s multiple locations are properly managed and running smoothly. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Attend staff-wide training at the beginning of each semester, and additional workshops throughout the year as deemed necessary by the CAS staff 
• Monitor and supervise designated tutoring spaces with frequent drop-ins in adjoining spaces 
• Monitor other relevant spaces and report to CAS Administration when necessary 
• Direct visitors and traffic at the front desk to appropriate offices 
• Find coverage for shifts in a timely fashion 
• Assist with the clerical duties, such as: answering phones, filing, copying, organizing time sheets, ID cards, etc. 
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule of working hours 

Qualifications 

• Ability to think quickly, multitask, and take direction 
• Overall GPA of 2.7 (exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation 

• Office Assistants earn $16/hr.

OFFICE ASSISTANT APPLICATION

We are not accepting Social Media Manager applications at this time.

The social media manager position (1 position) is also a peer facilitated role that supports the CAS in its engagement with the community. The social media manager will help run the social media accounts for the CAS with duties including but not limited to content creation, community engagement and outreach, and page design and development. 

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidates should meet the following minimum criteria:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completed at least (2) regular semesters by time of hire
• Knowledge of popular social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok
• Existing social media presence is required
• Prior experience managing medial platforms is a plus

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Compensation

• Social Media Manager position earns $16.00/hr 

Social media manager application

The supplemental instruction (SI) program provides additional academic assistance for traditionally difficult, gateway, or foundational courses. Students who received an A or A- in a designated course may be eligible to apply for the Supplemental Instruction program. 

Job Responsibilities

The SI is a model student who is committed to learning, community, and academic excellence. SIs are responsible for the following:

• Attend training workshops at the start of each semester and over the course of the semester
• Attend bi-monthly fellow supervisory meetings
• Attend their partnered course on a regular basis, as determined by SI and their faculty partner
• Conduct study groups each week in a predetermined location
• Support professor and classroom instruction
• Integrate course content and appropriate study skills
• Recruit students for study groups
• Monitor student attendance, collect data, and keep an up-to-date schedule of all study sessions
• Provide regular updates to professor of targeted course
• Act as liaison between faculty partner and CAS
• Commit to 6-10 hours per week

Eligibility Requirements

Students who would like to become an SI must meet the following requirements:

• Overall minimum GPA of 3.2
• Received an A or A- in the targeted course
• Letter of recommendation from a professor of the targeted course
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills 

Compensation

• SIs start at $16.50/hour.

SI Leader application