Student Assistant, Supplemental Instruction Leader

Cuyahoga Community College•Westlake, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplemental Instruction Leader facilitates collaborative, peer-led review sessions that help students process and master previously assigned course content without re-lecturing. The role integrates study skills, organizational techniques, and test-preparation strategies into content review, and creates an inclusive, low-stakes environment where students can ask questions and practice skills. Leaders use active-learning and group-facilitation techniques to promote peer problem-solving and collaboration. The position conducts two to three 50-minute study sessions per week to support understanding of course content, clarify assignments, and develop study strategies. The leader also meets weekly with faculty to discuss student progress and plan sessions, keeps accurate session records, and works with tutoring staff to promote academic support services. The schedule varies according to faculty and departmental needs. The starting hourly wage is $14.56. If hired, the employee must reside in Ohio and be within commuting distance of the campus to respond to onsite work demands.

Requirements

Successfully complete one term and be currently enrolled.
Maintain at least six credit hours each semester.
Maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Adhere to the College’s confidentiality policy.
Successfully pass background and drug screening.
Have previously enrolled with the professor.
Have completed the selected course with a grade of B or higher.
Demonstrate content competency in the subject area.
Complete SI Leadership training.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Reside in Ohio and be within commuting distance of the campus upon employment start and throughout employment, to respond to onsite work demands.

Responsibilities

Facilitate weekly interactive small-group sessions reviewing already-assigned course content without re-lecturing.
Integrate learning strategies, organizational techniques, and test-preparation skills into session activities.
Create a safe, informal, inclusive, low-stakes peer-led learning environment.
Use questioning and group-facilitation strategies to encourage peer-to-peer problem-solving and collaboration rather than supplying direct answers.
Conduct two to three 50-minute study sessions per week to support 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 and active student engagement.
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 students.
Model appropriate academic behaviors, professionalism, and student success strategies.