Supplemental Instruction Leader I (ACE-AS)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks Supplemental Instruction Leaders to support students in difficult courses. SI Leaders attend classes, collaborate with instructors, and run structured study sessions to boost understanding and persistence.

Ideal candidates are current students with at least 60 semester hours, enrolled at least half-time, and maintaining GPA requirements. The role is face-to-face on campus with a 19-hour weekly schedule and a pay rate of $12.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current TAMIU students with 60 SCH or more at appointment; enrolled at least half-time.
• Maintain GPA requirements per program policy.
• Experience with college students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend all assigned class sessions and take notes.
• Plan and facilitate weekly SI sessions outside class.
• Collaborate with course faculty to align sessions with material.
• Promote SI sessions and encourage student participation.
• Maintain attendance records for program tracking.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Confidentiality

Time management

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Workshop facilitation

Education

Current student (60+ SCH)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Supplemental Instruction Leader I (ACE-AS)

Agency: Texas A&M International University

Department: ACE - Academic Support

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

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.
• Perform 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 TAMIU's 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 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 institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s 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.

Advantages of Student Employment

• It provides an opportunity to begin your working career in an environment that will help you develop and grow as an employee.
• It's a short commute to work.
• Work hours can be scheduled around your class schedule.

Student Employment Eligibility Criteria

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.

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.