SSS STEM Supplemental Instruction Leader (WS)

Job Title: SSS STEM Supplemental Instruction Leader (WS)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)

Unit Number (5 digits): 16127

Length of Position: Temporary/Summer: Late July through end of August  

Contact Person/Supervisor: AssociateDirector of Student Support Services

Wage Range: $12.75-13.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

SSS is seeking SIXqualified applicants for the position of STEM Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI) for its Summer Bridge Program. The position will center on providing support to students, faculty, and staff in the STEM course and in the residence hall. The STEM SI will serve as a Supplemental Instruction Leader, academic tutor for incoming first-year students, and assistant to the SSS summer faculty and staff. Qualifications, duties, and responsibilities are listed below. 

Transferable Skills: 

Over the course of Summer Bridge, TRIO SSS Science SIs develop greater patience, empathy, and class assessment skills as they help the six to seven students review, process, and better understand materials stemming from lectures, curriculum, and lab. All the while, they model good study skills, class engagement, and behavior. Moreover, given the work SIs do to tailor their advice to individual students, the Science SIs build their supervisory skills, as they essentially run their own classes five days a week. Finally, Science SIs deepen their collaborative skills, as they plan, practice, and refine their lessons with help from the other SIs, along with their TA co-facilitators.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a co-leader for Supplemental Instruction sessions with Writing TAs and STEM content area review.

• Serve as an academic role model for students in the STEM course by attending lectures, taking notes, and completing readings (but not exams). 

• Provide individual and group tutoring for STEM.

• Complete appropriate records and documentation, including the creation of a Mock Exam alongside Writing TAs.

• Consult on a regular basis with the STEM course instructor.

• Interact with students in an academic and residential setting.

• Attend all staff meetings.

• When possible, participate in recreational and social activities during Summer Bridge.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Reside in Residence Hall and enforce St. Olaf College policy.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

• At least one year of experience as a St. Olaf College student required

• Knowledge of TRIO SSS services preferred

• Completion of education courses relevant to TRIO services preferred

• Experience with tutoring, preferably in the sciences and writing.

• Possess good organizational skills, solid academic background in STEM, and a willingness to help other students learn.

• Must exhibit professionalism and personal qualities necessary for working with students and staff during and after the Summer Bridge Program.

• Be sensitive to the needs of first-generation college students, representing diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds.

• Understand the mission and objectives of TRIO-SSS and the Summer Bridge Program.

• Approved to drive St. Olaf vans is highly desirable. If you are at least 18 years of age, you arestrongly encouraged to become an approved driver. This is completed by passing a motor-vehicle background check and completing the SafeColleges Online Driving Course certification that must be renewed every two years. 

• Background in physics or engineering and 1 upper-level science course completed with a “B” or better highly desirable. Otherwise, STEM-related courses are also preferred.

• Current St. Olaf students returning in the upcoming Fall term is desirable.

• All applicants must be in good academic standing. A strong academic record is highly desirable.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, pushing/pulling, and lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise and proximity hazards, as well as rare exposure to respiratory factors and chemicals. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.