Guided Study Session Leader

Position Information

Position Title:

Guided Study Sessions (GSS) Leaders for BMGT 310 and 340, Fall 2009

Student's Supervisor:

Dr. Isabell Cserno

Number of Available Openings: 4
Hourly Wage: $8.50-$10 based on education and experience
Approximate Number of Hours Required to Work Per Week:

3-5

Days and Hours Student Needed to Work:

Flexible Days/ 9-5:30 pm; time subject to GSS leader

Job Description:
  • Lead weekly review sessions for juniors in BMGT 340 (Finance) or BMGT 310 (Intermediate Accounting I)
  • Focus on different approaches on how to learn the class content
  • Review major concepts and ideas
  • Design and submit a weekly lesson plan of what to cover in the review session
  • Go over difficult concepts
  • Identify important points from textbooks
  • Communicate with course instructor
Qualifications:
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Grade of at least a B in either BMGT 340 or 310
Learning Opportunities/Opportunities for Professional Development:
  • Gain invaluable leadership experience to enhance your resume
  • Gain experience in being a peer instructor and mentor
  • Gain a deeper understanding of course contents because of teaching them (especially useful for CPA preparation)
Additional Comments:
  • GSS leaders are required to participate in a paid training session on August 21
  • Pay includes 1 hour of preparation each week.

 

Employer/Department Information

Department Name: Center for Academic Success (CAS)
Department Mission Statement: To address learning and motivation needs of students by providing services and resources to help them reach their academic potential
Office Address: 9630 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850-3480
Telephone: 301.738.6315
Fax:  
Contact Person(s): Dr. Isabell Cserno
E-mail Address: sg-cas@umd.edu
Web Site: www.shadygrove.umd.edu


How to Apply

To apply, students should contact department by phone, e-mail, or in person.