Student Assistant, Supplemental Instruction Leader

Department: Learning Commons

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Program Manager, Testing and Tutoring

Recruitment Type: Internal

Requisition ID: req7479

Employment Type: Student

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Schedule varies and is based upon department and faculty need

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description:

Learning Objectives:

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

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of 1 term; *currently enrolled;
• Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester;
• Maintain 3.0 GPA;
• Adhere to College’s confidentiality policy;
• Successfully pass background/drug screening;
• Prior enrollment with professor (required);
• MUST have completed selected course with a B or higher (required);
• Demonstrate content competency in subject area;
• Completion of SI Leadership training;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• 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, active student engagement;
• MUST 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 student;
• Model appropriate academic behaviors, professionalism, and student success strategies;
  
  

Special Note: Starting salary $14.56

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.