Supplemental Instruction Specialist

McLennan Community College • Waco, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplemental Instruction Specialist coordinates the College's Supplemental Instruction (SI) program by recruiting, training, supervising, and supporting SI Leaders while collaborating with faculty and Academic Support & Tutoring staff to provide high-quality, course-specific academic support. This position promotes student learning and success by evaluating program effectiveness, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring services align with institutional goals and student needs. This position receives general direction from the Coordinator of Academic Support & Tutoring and exercises support staff supervision. NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• More than one year of work experience
• Knowledge of supplemental instruction, tutoring, peer-assisted learning, and other evidence-based academic support strategies that promote student success and persistence.
• Knowledge of learning theories, study strategies, metacognition, and student engagement techniques that support diverse learners.
• Knowledge of developmental education, integrated reading and writing, and academic support strategies for students with varying levels of academic preparedness.
• Knowledge of assessment methods, program evaluation, data collection, and continuous improvement practices to measure program effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies, learning management systems (LMS), virtual learning platforms, and digital resources that support face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, inclusive teaching practices, and student support services that foster equitable learning environments.
• Skills in developing, coordinating, and facilitating supplemental instruction sessions, workshops, and academic success programming.
• Skills in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems, video conferencing platforms, and other educational technologies to support instruction and program operations.
• Skills in maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, tracking student participation, and analyzing data to support assessment and decision-making.
• Skills in communicating effectively through verbal, written, and digital formats with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Skills in public speaking, group facilitation, presentation delivery, and training peer leaders or student employees.
• Skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and adapting instructional strategies to meet changing student and program needs.
• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, peer leaders, and students to support student learning and academic achievement.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects, schedules, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as a collaborative member of a team.
• Ability to interpret and apply institutional policies, procedures, and program guidelines while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to model professionalism, student-centered service, Supplemental Instruction best practices, and the college's commitment to inclusive excellence and student success.
• Ability to provide caring, high-quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring individuals are thoughtfully connected to appropriate resources.

Nice To Haves

• More than one year of supervisory experience
• One year of work experience in an educational setting

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the College's Supplemental Instruction (SI) program.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and supports SI Leaders.
• Collaborates with faculty and Academic Support & Tutoring staff to provide high-quality, course-specific academic support.
• Promotes student learning and success by evaluating program effectiveness.
• Implements continuous improvements for the SI program.
• Ensures services align with institutional goals and student needs.
• Receives general direction from the Coordinator of Academic Support & Tutoring.
• Exercises support staff supervision.

What This Job Offers

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