Position: Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader II
Status: Temporary, part-time, non-exempt
Department: Center for Academic and Career Success (CACS)
Reports to: Director, Center for Academic & Career Success
Salary: $21.00/hour
Hours: 5-8 hours/week
Description: The SI Leader II position is designed to provide recent graduates (SI Leader I positions are for current students) with an opportunity to gain professional experience that will help with their transition into a full-time career. The primary role of the SI Leader II position is to provide support for the various programs and services offered by the Center for Academic & Career Success (CACS). Depending on their degree and prior experience, the SI Leader II will lead one to two SI sessions per week for assigned courses in subjects in which they demonstrate proficiency and may provide individual or small group tutoring as needed. The SI Leader II position will communicate and collaborate regularly with CACS professional staff and Paul Smith’s College faculty to ensure the support services that we provide are effective and well utilized. This individual will be treated as a professional member of the CACS staff and is expected to work with them to offer a positive, success-oriented program of support.
Duties and 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 (SI) sessions per week for assigned courses; provide individual or small group tutoring and study skills support as needed.
- Utilize various integrated software programs to schedule sessions and track student participation, including but not limited to the Microsoft Suite, Canvas, and Starfish.
- Provide a welcoming environment for students and patrons who visit the CACS and share accurate information on our 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 (e.g., class announcements, emails, and flyers).
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience working with students at the college level.
- Tutoring experience with adolescents and/or adult students.
- Demonstrated ability for effective communication with colleagues, students, and the general public, with excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of developmental instruction, 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.
Paul Smith’s College is an equal opportunity employer. Position descriptions are created that focus on essential functions, using inclusive language, and avoid unnecessary or discriminatory requirements.
Skills Required
- 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 skills with colleagues, students, and the general public
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of developmental instruction and tutoring skills
- Ability to accommodate different learning styles
- Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups and support an inclusive campus community
What We Do
Paul Smith is a British independent design company and global fashion icon founded in the 1970s. It designs and sells high-quality clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children across 60 countries via 130 shops and wholesale channels. Renowned for its 'classic with a twist' approach, the brand champions positivity, curiosity, and creativity, establishing itself as Britain's leading independent design house.
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