Student Wingspan SI Leader

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KU’s Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support provides collaborative academic support through peer academic coaching, Supplemental Instruction, tutoring, and writing center services. The Wingspan is part of University Academic Support Centers (UASC), a department within Academic Affairs that supports students’ academic success and holistic development.

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader facilitates peer-led group study sessions for students in historically challenging courses. SI Leaders help students develop study strategies, reinforce course content, and improve academic performance by leading regular, collaborative sessions, attending all lectures for the assigned course, modeling effective study habits, and creating a welcoming learning environment. Leaders must be available to attend lectures and prepare for sessions held twice a week. They attend multi-day training before sessions begin and biweekly SI Leader meetings during the semester. This is a pool position for the Spring 2027 semester, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis and hires made throughout the posting period.

Requirements

• Earned a minimum grade of B in the selected class.
• Ability to work 6–10 hours per week, including afternoon and evening availability to lead SI sessions.
• Strong communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Experience leading small groups, as demonstrated in application materials.
• Experience providing academic support and/or tutoring, as demonstrated in application materials.
• During the semester term of appointment, student employees must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• For summer periods, student employees must meet at least one of the stated enrollment or admission conditions: have been enrolled in at least 6 hours in the prior spring semester; be pre-enrolled in at least 6 hours for the upcoming fall semester; be enrolled in summer session; or be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
• Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students; exceptions for GRA/GTA/GA appointments do not apply to Student Hourly appointments.
• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR.
• A student employee cannot concurrently hold this hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA).

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured, interactive weekly SI study sessions that encourage student participation.
• Develop practice problems, discussion questions, study guides, and other instructional materials for SI sessions.
• Attend all lectures for the designated course each week and stay familiar with its homework, exams, and assignments.
• Collaborate with faculty about upcoming exams, quizzes, and student concerns.
• Communicate with the SI Manager about session progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Attend SI Leader training and meetings to stay informed about best practices, institutional policies, and program updates.
• Participate in professional development, including peer observation and feedback reviews.
• Promote SI sessions through class announcements, emails, or other communication tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed