Work Study, Supplemental Instruction Leader (Learning Commons)

Department: Learning Commons • Location: College-Wide • Reports To: Supervisor, Testing & Tutoring • Employment Type: Student Union • Non-Union position

Learning Objectives

• Facilitate collaborative review sessions by leading weekly, interactive small-group sessions that help students process and master already-assigned course content, without re-lecturing.
• Integrate study skills into content review by weaving learning strategies, organizational techniques, and test-preparation skills directly into session activities.
• Foster an inclusive, low-stakes learning environment by creating a safe, informal, peer-led space where students feel comfortable asking questions and practicing new skills.
• Apply active-learning facilitation techniques using questioning and group-facilitation strategies that promote peer-to-peer problem-solving and collaboration, rather than supplying direct answers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 2-3, 50-minute study sessions per week to support student understanding of course content, clarify assignments, and develop study strategies.
• Assist students in strengthening study skills, time management, critical thinking, and learning strategies.
• Encourage collaborative learning and active student engagement.
• Meet with faculty weekly to discuss and provide feedback on student progress and plan effective study sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of study sessions.
• Work collaboratively with the Tutoring Coordinator or Tutoring Supervisor to promote tutoring and academic support services to students.
• Model appropriate academic behaviors, professionalism, and student success strategies.

Requirements

• Successful completion of 1 term; currently enrolled.
• Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Adhere to the College’s confidentiality policy.
• Successfully pass background/drug screening.
• Prior enrollment with the professor (required).
• Must have completed the selected course with a B or higher (required).
• Demonstrate content competency in the subject area.
• Completion of SI Leadership training.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• If hired, must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of the work location/campus.

Number of Openings: East (5), Metro (5), West (5), Westshore (5)