Job Description, Qualifications & Application

SI Leaders

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders who facilitate the SI Sessions are critical to the effectiveness of the program.  SI Leaders are undergraduate students who have previously excelled in the targeted course. The leaders attend a mandatory training workshop at the beginning of each semester. Training includes topics such as how learning occurs as well as instructional strategies aimed at strengthening the student's overall academic performance. Leaders are trained to serve as group facilitators thus preparing students to become independent learners.

Chief Responsibilities

The SI Leader facilitates 4 to 5 fifty minute study sessions of the target course per week throughout the semester, using strategies learned through the SI Leader training and staff meetings. The SI Leader must attend all class meetings, take notes, do the homework, communicate with the faculty weekly, and read all the assigned material.

Other Responsibilities

1. The SI Leader regularly meets with the SI supervisor to discuss session strategies, debrief observations of SI sessions, and develop intervention strategies designed to encourage positive group interaction.
2. The SI Leader plans review sessions of 2 hours minimum before exams and the final.
3. The SI Leader assists with data collection to compare performance results of SI students with non-SI participants. This will include coordination with departmental staff, the SI supervisor and other staff.
4. The SI Leader facilitates ongoing evaluations of SI sessions through the use of evaluation forms distributed to SI students in sessions. The leader will use these for self-evaluation.
5. New leaders must attend a mandatory full day training session the week before classes begin.
6. Returning leaders must attend a half-day training session the week before classes begin.
7. Coordinate effective recruitment / marketing strategies with the SI program staff, departmental staff and faculty to encourage participation in the program.
8. Assist in the hiring process by participating in interviews.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for SI leader position you must meet the following requirements:

1. Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater.
2. Complete target course at USC with B+ or better.
3. Complete application form.
4. Previous tutoring experience preferred but not required.

Hiring Calendar for 2009-2010

For Spring 2010    Currently hiring for MATH 218 only

Friday, November 3.................................Spring commitments from current leaders are due
Friday, November 10...............................Applications for new SI Leaders are due
November 16 - 20...................................Interviews
Tuesday, November 24.............................Decisions announced

For Fall 2010

Friday, March 26 ....................................Fall commitments from current leaders are due
Friday, April 2.........................................Applications for new SI Leaders are due
April 5 - 16............................................Interviews
Tuesday, April 20....................................Decisions announced

Application Form

If you are interested in becoming an SI Leader, click here for an application.