Job Description

Qualified applicants will have taken the supported course at the University of Kentucky and made an \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cB\xe2\x80\x9d in the course. Qualified applicants will also have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.PLEASE NOTE, only applications including a resume and transcript will be reviewed.
Required Related ExperienceApplicants must have taken the supported course at the University of Kentucky and made an \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cB\xe2\x80\x9d in the course.
Required License/Registration/CertificationIf selected for the position, applicants must attend SI Leader training in August 2024, prior to the beginning the position.
Physical RequirementsSitting and standing for long periods of time.
ShiftSI Leaders can expect to work between 8-10 hours per week. A successful applicant will be available to attend lecture for the supported course during the semester, hold study sessions and office hours during the week, and attend regularly scheduled SI team meetings. SI Leaders\' schedules are determined at the beginning of each semester though some variation may occur do to extenuating circumstance.
Job SummaryThis position is for the Fall 2024 semester and will start in August. The SI Program is currently hiring for PGY 206 and BIO 152.SI Leaders are trained to plan and facilitate weekly active learning study sessions for students enrolled in supported courses. SI study sessions integrate the review of course content with effective learning and studying strategies. SI Leaders do not lecture or teach new course material but provide students with the tools they need to understand and process course material themselves.Leader responsibilities include:

• Attend all class meetings of supported course, model good student behavior, and be familiar with assignment content.
• Plan and facilitate three, 50-minute study sessions per week and intermittent exam review sessions throughout the semester.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Advertise SI sessions in-class and on Canvas.
• Accurately track session attendance data and report problems to the SI Supervisor.
• Attend regularly scheduled SI team meetings and debriefs with the SI Supervisor or Mentor.
• Communicate with the course instructor on a regular basis.
• Submit necessary paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesCandidates for this position must model good student behaviors and be enthusiastic about working with peers. Individuals should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be willing to learn, are able to work autonomously and collaboratively, and be professional.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience

University of Kentucky