Student Worker, CAVE Supplemental Instructional Leader/Peer Tutor-5

at  Saint Leo University

Job Description Summary
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support program that targets historically difficult courses. SI sessions are regularly scheduled, out-of-class review sessions for all students enrolled in a targeted course. The sessions are informal seminars in which students review notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and prepare for examinations. Students learn how to integrate course content with reasoning and study skills. The SI sessions are facilitated by SI leaders, students who are prepared to share with students how to effectively study for the course and how to maximize their potential for their academic success. SI leaders support classroom instruction in every way. Likewise, the SI program is offered only in classes where the faculty member understands and supports Supplemental Instruction. In most instances, students employees will serve in a dual role as SI Leader with additional time scheduled as a Peer-Tutor, in order to provide comprehensive student support. Both roles require separate, pre-employment training and are under the supervision of the Center for Academic Vision and Excellence staff.
Job Description

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A grade of B+ or higher in selected SI course.
• Have and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Two references from Saint Leo University Instructors (online form provided).

Skills:

• Be able to flexibly work 8-10 hours per week.
• Be a model student who understands the importance and application of effective study skills and strategies.
• Possess good organizational and time management skills. (SI Leaders are responsible for submitting attendance sheets, lesson plans, and time sheets in a timely manner.)

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center
• Eligibility based on meeting required service period

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend the targeted SI class, take notes, and participate in discussions.
• Ascertain course requirements and maintain contact throughout the term with the course instructor.
• Be available for a small number of drop-in tutoring hours and attain CRLA level 1 status.
• Be available for participation in additional campus and online study events.
• Actively recruit participants for SI sessions.
• Conduct at least one full 50-minute weekly session for each of your assigned sections
throughout the semester.
• Be prepared and be on time for each SI session.
• Be familiar with campus resources available to students.
• Plan SI sessions using a wide variety of the interactive learning strategies (without reteaching,
lecturing or completing students’ assignments for them).
• Prepare handouts, informal quizzes, and other learning aids for SI sessions.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend paid monthly SI leader/tutor training meetings.
• Collect attendance data survey for every session and turn it in weekly.
• Submit weekly lesson plans 24 hours before the scheduled SI sessions.
• Follow all procedures and policies set by the Center for Academic Vision & Excellence.