Supplemental Instruction Leader for Tutoring Services at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas

Job Description:

Position Title:

Supplemental Instruction Leader for Tutoring Services

STU080

Sr. Assoc Provost Area

Enrollment Management Division

Center for Academic Success

Lan Song, Rachel Hoover, Elizabeth Pressler, Dylana Sauerwein

Yes

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support program that enhances student performance and learning through regularly scheduled peer-assisted study sessions. SI sessions are facilitated by trained LU peers who assist students with learning course content and study skills.
Tutoring Services is hiring motivated, capable and personable students to be Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders. We are looking for SI Leaders in a variety of subjects, including business, biology, chemistry, physics, nursing, engineering, and the social sciences.


* Attend all class meetings of the selected course, take accurate notes, and understand all the homework/reading assignments and projects
* Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, programs, and meetings
* Provide additional SI sessions as necessary
* Be familiar with campus resources available to students
* Submit SI attendance report and session notes on Blackboard weekly
* Follow all procedures and policies set by STAR Services
* Maintains consistent communication with supervisory staff and faculty

* Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
* Prior enrollment and earned grade of B+ or higher in the selected course
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Commitment to work the scheduled times to meet session requirements
* Faculty recommendation (content competency is required)


Preferred Qualifications:
* Previous tutoring or academic support experience

Maximun 19.5 hrs/week

Applicant needs to be nominated by faculty before applying for this position.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.