Student Assistant, Supplemental Instruction Leader

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a student tutor to support learning at the Western Campus. The role involves leading weekly 50-minute study sessions, facilitating small-group discussions, and helping students process course content with an emphasis on study skills and test preparation.

Successful applicants are currently enrolled, maintain 6 credit hours per semester, and meet GPA and behavior standards. The position requires collaboration with faculty and ongoing progress feedback.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and complete at least 1 term.
• Maintain 6 credit hours per semester and a 3.0 GPA.
• Pass background/drug screening.
• Prior enrollment with professor is required.
• Must have completed the selected course with a B or higher.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly 50-minute study sessions (2–3 per week) to support understanding and study skills.
• Lead small-group sessions that review assigned content without re-lecturing.
• Integrate study skills, organization, and test-prep strategies into activities.
• Foster an inclusive, peer-led, low-stakes learning environment.
• Coordinate with faculty weekly to discuss student progress and plan sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Study skills

Collaborative learning

Active facilitation

Education

Enrolled in current term

SI Leadership training

Job description

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Program Manager, Testing and Tutoring

Recruitment Type: Internal

Employment Type: Student

Work Schedule: Schedule varies and is based upon department and faculty need

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.