Supplemental Instruction Leader I (ACE-AS)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo is seeking a Supplemental Instruction Leader I (ACE-AS) to support students in difficult courses. You will attend all class sessions, lead weekly study sessions, and work with the instructor to align content with assessments.

This role fosters active learning and student persistence. You will mentor peers, promote sessions, and provide exam reviews while maintaining attendance records and participating in ACE staff training.

Qualifications

• Current student at TAMIU with 60 SCH or more at appointment time.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours/semester) for undergrad; 3.0+ GPA for graduate.
• Maintain TAMIU GPA requirements per level and meet SAPP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend all assigned class sessions and model effective study behaviors.
• Plan and facilitate weekly SI sessions using collaborative learning.
• Collaborate with course faculty to align SI with lectures and assignments.
• Promote SI sessions to enrolled students and encourage participation.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for program tracking.
• Incorporate active learning techniques such as group problem solving.
• Provide exam review sessions prior to midterms and finals.
• Participate in training and ACE staff meetings; submit weekly reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivate students

Confidentiality

Time management

PowerPoint

Word

Critical thinking

Education

Educational setting experience

SI content area experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Supplemental Instruction Leader I (ACE-AS)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

ACE - Academic Support

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student 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 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 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 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.