Student Assistant, Supplemental Instruction Leader

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College's Learning Commons at Metropolitan Campus is seeking a student tutor/peer facilitator. The role requires leading 2-3 study sessions weekly to help peers consolidate course content without lecturing.

You must be enrolled, maintain 6 credit hours per semester, and keep a 3.0 GPA. Training and supervision are provided as part of the Tutoring program, with sessions scheduled weekdays.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student with 6 credit hours each semester.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Must have completed the selected course with a B or higher.
• Must pass background/drug screening.
• Must meet with faculty weekly to discuss student progress and plan effective study sessions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly, interactive small-group review sessions.
• Integrate study skills and test-preparation strategies into sessions.
• Create an inclusive, peer-led learning environment.
• Use active-learning facilitation techniques to promote peer problem-solving.
• Conduct 2-3 study sessions per week to support understanding of course content.
• Coordinate with the Tutoring Coordinator or Tutoring Supervisor to promote tutoring and academic support services to students.

Skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Education

Currently enrolled student with 6 credit hours/semester

Job description

Department: Learning Commons

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Supervisor, Tutoring & Testing

Recruitment Type: Internal

Employment Type: Student

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: 12 Hours per week, M-F Between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm

Job Description

Learning Objectives

• Facilitate collaborative review sessions. Lead weekly, interactive small-group sessions that help students process and master already-assigned course content, without re-lecturing.
• Integrate study skills into content review. Weave learning strategies, organizational techniques, and test-preparation skills directly into session activities.
• Foster an inclusive, low-stakes learning environment. Create a safe, informal, peer-led space where students feel comfortable asking questions and practicing new skills.
• Apply active-learning facilitation techniques. Use questioning and group-facilitation strategies that promote peer-to-peer problem-solving and collaboration, rather than supplying direct answers.
• Successful completion of 1 term; *currently enrolled;
• Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester;
• Maintain 3.0 GPA;
• Adhere to College’s confidentiality policy;
• Successfully pass background/drug screening;
• Prior enrollment with professor (required);
• MUST have completed selected course with a B or higher (required);
• Demonstrate content competency in subject area;
• Completion of SI Leadership training;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Conduct 2-3, 50 minute study sessions per week to support student understanding of course content, clarify assignments, and develop study strategies;
• Assist students in strengthening study skills, time management, critical thinking, and learning strategies;
• Encourage collaborative learning, active student engagement;
• MUST meet with faculty weekly to discuss and provide feedback on student progress and plan effective study sessions; Maintain accurate records of study sessions;
• Work collaboratively with the Tutoring Coordinator or Tutoring Supervisor to promote tutoring and academic support services to student;
• Model appropriate academic behaviors, professionalism, and student success strategies;

Special Note: Starting salary $14.56

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.