Supplemental Instruction Leader (ACE)

Job TitleSupplemental Instruction Leader (ACE) Agency Texas A&M International University Department ACE - Academic Support Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker Job Description Job Summary Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are peer leaders who support students enrolled in historically difficult courses with high DFW (D, F, Withdrawal) rates. SI Leaders attend all class sessions, collaborate with the course instructor, and lead structured, regularly scheduled study sessions. The goal is to promote active learning, improve student understanding of course material, and increase persistence and success rates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Attend all assigned class sessions to model successful student behaviors and take lecture notes. Plan and facilitate weekly SI sessions outside of class, using collaborative learning strategies. Collaborate with course faculty to align SI session goals with lecture material and assignments. Promote SI sessions to enrolled students, encouraging participation and engagement. Maintain accurate attendance records of SI sessions for program tracking and assessment. Incorporate active learning techniques such as group problem solving, discussion, and concept mapping. Provide exam review sessions prior to midterms and finals. Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and team meetings with ACE staff. Submit weekly session reports and reflections to the Program Specialist. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Current TAMIU students with 60 SCH or more at the time of appointment. Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate student. Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate and 3.0 graduate students. Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIUs Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP). Preferred Education and Experience Experience working with college/university students in an educational setting. Supplemental Instruction experience in content area. Knowledge and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with students, faculty, and other university personnel. Ability to motivate students. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to arrange and keep a work schedule. Strong academic knowledge in content area. Computer literate in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Ability to prepare and facilitate workshops, presentations, and orientations to groups of students. Ability to think critically and solve problems. Physical Requirements None The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other Requirements Position requires keeping a work schedule of 19 hours per week. Position requires face-to-face interactions on campus. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule. Promptly complete all required training. Submit time sheet biweekly. Subject to funding and/or need. Pay of Rate: 12.50/hour for up to 19 hours weekly All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. For many students, part-time student employment on campus is the beginning of their working career. Your work history not only follows you as a student through college but also out into the working world after graduation. Student employment is an opportunity to build positive work experience and learn new skills that may help you in the future to obtain employment. There are a number of advantages to accepting a student employment position on campus: · It provides an opportunity to begin your working career in an environment that will help you develop and grow as an employee. · Its a short commute to work. · Work hours can be scheduled around your class schedule. Find out if there is an on-campus job that is right for you and put student employment to work for you! To be eligible for Student Employment: Undergraduate Students · Undergraduate student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester of college-level courses or accepted remedial courses. · International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 2.0 TAMIU overall GPA. Graduate Students: · Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester. · International graduate students must enroll in 9 semester credit hours in order to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU overall GPA. Students who will be graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester. Must submit proof of graduation. Federal and State Work Study positions It may also be advantageous for you to apply for financial aid to assist you with meeting your educational goals. This may also include being eligible for the Federal Work Study and State Work Study programs.