Supplemental Instruction (SI) Student Specialist Position Description
Department and Code: Student Support Services 942
Immediate Supervisor: Haeleah Lester
Supervisor Email: lesterh@rhodes.edu
Number of Student Associates in Position: 1
General Position Description:
This position plays a key role in supporting the effectiveness of the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program within the Academic and Learning Resource (ALR) Office. This position serves as a mentor to SI leaders, assists with training and professional development, and helps track program impact through observations and data collection. The specialist will collaborate with professional staff to improve SI session quality and ensure SI leaders are equipped to foster collaborative learning environments.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Serve as a mentor and point of contact for SI Leaders, providing guidance and support
- Conduct regular SI session observations and provide constructive feedback to SI Leaders
- Facilitate or co-lead training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities for SI Leaders
- Assist in the design and refinement of SI Leader training materials and resources
- Help develop and administer surveys to assess the effectiveness of the SI Program
- Analyze attendance, participation, and survey data to identify trends and inform program improvements
- Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new SI Leaders
- Maintain communication with SI Leaders to address challenges and share best practices
- Contribute to the development of strategies to increase student engagement in SI sessions
- Support ALR staff with administrative tasks related to the SI program as needed
- Serve as a liaison between the SI Leaders and the SI Supervisor
- Work 10 hours per week, maximum
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed all SI training (will be provided upon hire)
- Passion for student success and academic support programs
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and mentor peers
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and public speaking skills
- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions based on supervisor directives
- Willing to learn and utilize survey and data analysis tools (Qualtrics, Excel, etc.)
- Experience with tutoring, facilitation of learning strategies, peer education programs, or other academic support programs is required.
Please note: Prior experience as an SI Leader is not required.