Student Assistant - Supplemental Instruction Leader

Position: Student Assistant - Supplemental Instruction Leader, Spring '26

Job Title

Student Assistant - Supplemental Instruction Leader, Spring '26

Location

UWG Recruiting Location

Job Summary

Supplemental Instruction Leaders are viewed as academic student leaders, model students, and are significant contributors to the University of West Georgia community. SI Leaders provide motivation for learning and act as role models to their fellow peers. This is not a Teaching Assistant or tutoring position and does not include teaching duties. SI Leaders are supervised by and report to the Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction in the Center for Academic Success.

Responsibilities

• Attend the class that they are the SI leader for.
• Conduct 2–3 supplemental instruction sessions per week to engage and enhance learning concepts.
• Conduct an office hour.
• Conduct planning sessions for their sessions.
• Attend two trainings per month.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current University of West Georgia student enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours.
• Overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, or be faculty referred for the specific SI course/subject.
• Must have earned a grade of A in the course.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• SI Leaders for Spring 2026 must be available to attend a full two‑day in‑person training before the semester begins.

Physical Requirements or Working Conditions

• SI Leaders are required to attend the class that they are the SI leader for; the class schedule must align with the student’s course schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• SI Leaders are selected on the basis of faculty recommendation, academic skill, leadership, character, and the ability to communicate well with others. SI Leaders are expected to have a positive perspective of the University of West Georgia.

Required Documents to Attach

• List of course(s) that the student would like to SI for.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• SI Leaders are expected to have adequate knowledge of the subject they are hired to facilitate and the ability to communicate that knowledge to their peers.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws and the policies of the University System of Georgia.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

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