SI Leaders make a meaningful impact on campus by helping their peers succeed while gaining valuable leadership, communication, and professional skills.
Qualifications
Students interested in becoming an SI Leader should:
- Have earned a strong grade in the course they wish to support
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be dependable, professional, and motivated to help others
- Receive a faculty recommendation
What You'll Gain
Serving as an SI Leader is more than a campus job—it's an opportunity to develop valuable skills, build meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact on student success.
As an SI Leader, you will:
- Strengthen your leadership and facilitation skills
- Gain experience speaking confidently in front of groups
- Develop professional communication and teamwork skills
- Enhance your problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Build mentoring and peer support experience
- Deepen your understanding of course content and learning strategies
- Work closely with faculty and academic support staff
- Develop career-ready skills that are highly valued by employers
- Make a positive difference in the academic journey of fellow students
Many SI Leaders find that helping others learn strengthens their own confidence, academic abilities, and sense of belonging on campus.
How to Apply
Our SI Leader hiring process is primarily based on faculty recommendations. If you're interested in serving as an SI Leader:
- Reach out to faculty members in courses where you have excelled.
- Discuss your interest and request a recommendation.
- Contact the Assistant Director of Academic and Learning Resources (SI Coordinator), Haeleah Lester to express your interest and learn about available opportunities.
We are always looking for enthusiastic student leaders who are passionate about learning, collaboration, and helping others achieve academic success.
Questions about SI or becoming an SI Leader? Contact Haeleah Lester at lesterh@rhodes.edu.