Job Title: Graduate Student Employee Biweekly - Grad Assistant for Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Job Classification: Graduate Student Employee Biweekly
Department: Center for Academic Success and Engagement
Hiring Manager: Hannah Dahl
Contact: Hannah_Dahl@baylor.edu
Work Schedule: 10-20 hrs per week
Desired Length of Employment: Ongoing
Pay Rate: $15.00/hr
Job Description:
The Supplemental Instruction Graduate Assistant in Student Success and Engagement works with the Supplemental Instruction Program Manager in the planning and implementation of a variety of events, training, evaluation, and data collection relating to the operation of the Supplemental Instruction program.
POSITION DUTIES:
Conduct onsite observations and evaluations of SI Leaders. (some evenings required)
Maintaining SI Leader data each semester to track attendance.
Work in tandem with SI Undergraduate Admin to track SI worksheets and observation forms.
Assist the SI Program Manager on activities including presentations, scheduled events and ongoing programming.
Assist maintaining the SI schedule and communicating with SI Leaders.
Other duties relating to the operation of Student Success and Engagement
STUDENTS COMPLETING THIS ASSISTANTSHIP WILL BE ABLE TO:
Understand the concept and model of Supplemental Instruction and how it relates to the operation of a successful learning center.
Understand the role of an academic support center on campus, including its operations, marketing and programming.
Provide quality feedback to SI Leaders on performance in a positive manner.
Gain transferable skills in the process of candidate selection, interviewing and hiring.
Create and implement a quality training program in accordance with International SI Guidelines.
Gain experience in assessing the effectiveness of a peer learning program
Gain knowledge and use of a software system used by various institutions in their centers.
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
(Preferred) Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Power Platforms (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)
Adaptable and willing to learn new systems.
Demonstrates ability to analyze processes and ideate methods for more effective systems.
Strong desire to contribute to the successful operation of a peer learning program and an academic support center.
Ability to work with a large variety of undergraduate students. This position allows you to work with high achieving SI Leaders as a trainer and mentor.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation skills.
Excellent customer service with strong attention to detail and organization.
Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Ability to create presentations and train others via presentations.
Self-Driven and comfortable working independently and/or managing their own schedule.
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Sid Richardson/Basement
Work Address: 1410 S 3rd Street, Waco, TX 76798