Student - SI Mentor

Position Announcement

The Supplemental Instruction program is looking to bring on additional SI mentors who will provide guidance to students and SI leaders. Additionally, SI mentors will work with the SI coordinators throughout the semester to conduct observations, providing feedback, and developing on-going training.

Summary Of Responsibilities

On top of leading SI sessions, SI mentors are expected to observe other leaders and provide them with supportive feedback. Mentors are also expected to contribute to certain initiatives like collaborating with other mentors or leaders, creating and facilitating on-going training, and completing observations and debriefs.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Must be a current SI Leader at UVU.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Effective SI mentors are:

• Successful at fulfilling all responsibilities of an SI leader;
• Excellent communicators who observe 2-4 SI sessions a month and provide supportive feedback to SI leaders;
• Skilled facilitators who can collaborate with other mentors to plan and lead returning SI leader training. Training topics include professional development and SI fundamentals (e.g., maintaining relationships with faculty, planning SI sessions, creating a welcoming learning environment, etc.);
• Well-versed in the principles and fundamentals of Supplemental Instruction;
• Reliable with strong time and task-management skills;
• Familiar with on-campus resources.
  
  

Effective SI Mentors Can

• Cultivate professional relationships with students, faculty, and other SI leaders;
• Collaborate with other mentors and SI leaders to provide program support;
• Provide meaningful and individual guidance to SI leaders;
• Communicate regularly with SI coordinators regarding SI leader updates or other important information about SI;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Contribute to the operation and development of the SI program.