Work Study, Supplemental Instruction Leader (Learning Commons)

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking student tutors to support peers across college-wide sessions. You will lead small-group reviews, integrate study skills into content, and foster an inclusive, collaborative learning space.

The role requires prior course success, campus presence, and a commitment to confidential, professional conduct. Responsibilities include 2–3 weekly 50-minute study sessions, coordinating with faculty, and maintaining records of sessions.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student and have completed at least one term.
• Maintain 6 credit hours each semester.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Pass background and drug screening as required by the College.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 2–3 weekly study sessions (50 minutes each) to support understanding of course content.
• Lead collaborative review sessions and integrate study skills into content review.
• Foster an inclusive, low-stakes learning environment for peer discussion.
• Use active-learning facilitation techniques to promote peer-to-peer problem solving.

Job description

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Supervisor, Testing & Tutoring

Recruitment Type: Internal

Requisition ID:req7362

Employment Type: Student

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: DAYS TO BE DETERMINED BY HIRING MANAGER AND STUDENT

Job Description:

LearningObjectives:

• 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; *currentlyenrolled;
• 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 orhigher (required);
• Demonstrate content competency in subject area;
• Completion of SI Leadership training;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and writtencommunication skills;
• Conduct 2-3, 50 minute study sessions per week tosupport student understanding of course content, clarify assignments, anddevelop study strategies;
• Assist students in strengthening study skills, timemanagement, critical thinking, and learning strategies;
• Encourage collaborative learning, active studentengagement;
• MUST meet with faculty weekly to discuss and providefeedback on student progress and plan effective study sessions;
• Maintain accurate records of study sessions;
• Work collaboratively with the Tutoring Coordinatoror Tutoring Supervisor to promote tutoring and academic support services tostudent
• Model appropriate academic behaviors,professionalism, and student success strategies;

Special Note: Number of Openings: East (5); Metro (5); West (5); Westshore (5)

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 .

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

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.