SLA Facilitator (Student Position)

SLA Facilitator (Student Position)

Big Rapids, MI

Structured Learning Assistance

$14.00

The Structured Learning Assistance (SLA) Facilitator reports directly to the Director and supports courses identified as high-risk for failure by working collaboratively with faculty and students to promote academic success. The facilitator leads regularly scheduled workshops (up to 1 hour and 15 minutes per session) that reinforce course concepts, encourage active and collaborative learning, and help students successfully complete coursework. Responsibilities may include attending class sessions, communicating with instructors, tracking attendance and student progress, and developing engaging, course-specific
learning activities. The SLA Facilitator serves as a mentor and academic resource, helping students build confidence, strengthen study strategies, and develop independent learning skills.

The SLA Facilitator provides supplemental academic support through tutoring activities designed to reinforce course concepts and aid student mastery of course content.

This position supports, but does not replace, instructional faculty.

This position is not eligible for remote work. All compensated work must be performed from an approved university location. The position may include virtual delivery of SLA facilitation to students; however, virtual delivery must occur while the student employee is physically working from an approved university location.

Student employees in this role are not instructors and may not perform duties reserved for instructional faculty, including creating or revising syllabi, designing or assigning graded coursework, assessing learning for grades, grading student work, managing Canvas or other LMS course functions, delivering required instruction on behalf of faculty, substituting for faculty, making course policy decisions, or completing compensated work already assigned to instructional faculty. The role is limited to supplemental academic support, facilitation of learning activities, and student-success support.

The requirements listed below are: representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required
knowledge, abilities, and skills, may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Skills
Minimum: Two years of college, or an Associate Degree, or Comparable work-related
experience in subject area, or Teaching, training or tutoring experience.
Excellent public speaking and communication skills. Good time
management and organizational skills. Ability to enforce program rules and
policies. In depth knowledge of subject material.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree, or Upper-level BS student in subject content area with
over 3.5 GPA. Experience with SLA workshops.
Ability to:
1.) Interact successfully with faculty, students, and staff from a diverse population.
2.) Meet deadlines in a timely manner.
3.) Model professional behavior and skills commonly attributed to successful students.
4.) Maintain an organized course/workshop notebook.

Work Experience
Minimum: Two years or college or related relevant work experience.

Reports directly to the Director

Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information

Organize and facilitate weekly SLA workshops, including clarifying course concepts, incorporating study skills, generating notes from course lectures/labs, and preparing workshop materials

Meeting with course faculty and the director, adhering to program policies, and maintaining appropriate workshop records as instructed

Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information

Performs all duties in compliance with applicable university policies and procedures, as well as state and federal requirements

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Resume, Class Schedule, Cover Letter (Optional)

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.