Student Summer SSS Expansion

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

9h•$13 - $14

About The Position

SSS is seeking SIX qualified applicants for the position of STEM Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI) for its Summer Bridge Program. The position will center on providing support to students, faculty, and staff in the STEM course and in the residence hall. The STEM SI will serve as a Supplemental Instruction Leader, academic tutor for incoming first-year students, and assistant to the SSS summer faculty and staff. Qualifications, duties, and responsibilities are listed below. Over the course of Summer Bridge, TRIO SSS Science SIs develop greater patience, empathy, and class assessment skills as they help the six to seven students review, process, and better understand materials stemming from lectures, curriculum, and lab. All the while, they model good study skills, class engagement, and behavior. Moreover, given the work SIs do to tailor their advice to individual students, the Science SIs build their supervisory skills, as they essentially run their own classes five days a week. Finally, Science SIs deepen their collaborative skills, as they plan, practice, and refine their lessons with help from the other SIs, along with their TA co-facilitators.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a St. Olaf College student required
Knowledge of TRIO SSS services preferred
Completion of education courses relevant to TRIO services preferred
Experience with tutoring, preferably in the sciences and writing.
Possess good organizational skills, solid academic background in STEM, and a willingness to help other students learn.
Must exhibit professionalism and personal qualities necessary for working with students and staff during and after the Summer Bridge Program.
Be sensitive to the needs of first-generation college students, representing diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds.
Understand the mission and objectives of TRIO-SSS and the Summer Bridge Program.
All applicants must be in good academic standing.

Nice To Haves

Approved to drive St. Olaf vans is highly desirable
If you are at least 18 years of age, you are strongly encouraged to become an approved driver.
Background in physics or engineering and 1 upper-level science course completed with a “B” or better highly desirable. Otherwise, STEM-related courses are also preferred.
Current St. Olaf students returning in the upcoming Fall term is desirable.
A strong academic record is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as a co-leader for Supplemental Instruction sessions with Writing TAs and STEM content area review.
Serve as an academic role model for students in the STEM course by attending lectures, taking notes, and completing readings (but not exams).
Provide individual and group tutoring for STEM.
Complete appropriate records and documentation, including the creation of a Mock Exam alongside Writing TAs.
Consult on a regular basis with the STEM course instructor.
Interact with students in an academic and residential setting.
Attend all staff meetings.
When possible, participate in recreational and social activities during Summer Bridge.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Reside in Residence Hall and enforce St. Olaf College policy.