Supplemental Instruction Leader II

Paul Smith's College • Paul Smiths, NY

23h

About The Position

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader II position provides recent graduates with professional experience to support their transition into a full-time career. The role supports programs and services offered by the Center for Academic & Career Success (CACS). Depending on the employee’s degree and prior experience, the SI Leader II leads one to two SI sessions per week for assigned courses in subjects where they demonstrate proficiency and may provide individual or small-group tutoring as needed.

The SI Leader II communicates and collaborates regularly with CACS professional staff and Paul Smith’s College faculty to help ensure support services are effective and well utilized. The position is treated as a professional member of the CACS staff and is expected to contribute to a positive, success-oriented support program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with students at the college level.
• Tutoring experience with adolescent and/or adult students.
• Effective communication with colleagues, students, and the general public.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of developmental instruction and tutoring skills, and the ability to accommodate different learning styles.
• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the CACS staff to support daily center operations during scheduled hours.
• Consult with faculty and CACS staff to coordinate academic support for students.
• Plan and lead one to two Supplemental Instruction sessions per week for assigned courses.
• Provide individual or small-group tutoring and study skills support as needed.
• Use integrated software programs to schedule sessions and track student participation, including Microsoft Suite, Canvas, and Starfish.
• Provide a welcoming environment for students and patrons visiting CACS and share accurate information about academic support programs and services.
• Record student attendance and session notes in Starfish and other CACS tracking systems.
• Help promote SI and tutoring sessions to students in assigned courses through class announcements, emails, flyers, and similar means.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level