Student Worker - Academic Success Center - Embedded Peer Leader

Location: Henderson

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Embedded Peer Leader for the Academic Success Center (ASC). The student worker will provide academic guidance through FREE peer-to-peer support via tutoring, embedded course support, and study/test-taking strategies for a variety of subject areas.

The Embedded Course Support Program is a robust academic support program grounded in the International Supplemental Instruction (SI) Model. The program supports challenging courses with high enrollment and low pass rates or those that serve as required pathways for specific majors or graduation requirements, such as foundational Math or Science courses.

Embedded Peer Leaders (previously known as "SI Leaders" and "Course Assistants") will regularly attend course lectures, facilitate weekly structured group study sessions, and offer individual tutoring/mentoring sessions. The EPL will also provide guidance on navigating college successfully, such as developing effective course-learning strategies, fostering a sense of belonging, and connecting students with campus resources.

All embedded peer leaders must participate in pre-semester and ongoing training related to best practices for academic support/learning theory, facilitating collaborative learning, mentoring, and teamwork.

Potential Embedded Support Courses:

* Accounting 201, 202

* American Sign Language (AM) 145-146

* Biology 189A, 190A

* Math 120/E, 126/E, 181

* Psychology 210

This is not an exhaustive list of all courses; hiring will be determined by course and instructor availability.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.

In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

* Demonstrate reliability, a positive work ethic, effective communication, and the ability to apply/receive constructive feedback.

* Attend assigned course lecture daily/weekly to review class content and model positive student habits and campus engagement with students in the course.

* Prepare for and facilitate weekly structured group study sessions.

* Hold additional office hours and/or mentoring/tutoring sessions at the ASC based on embedded service needs.

* Coordinate with course faculty, program staff, and peers in a team setting to improve student outcomes.

* Advocate for the interest, needs, and rights for students in courses.

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