Job Description - Non-College Work Study II, Supplemental Instruction Leader (STU001904) Job Description Non-College Work Study II, Supplemental Instruction Leader - ( STU001904 ) Non-College Work Study II, Supplemental Instruction Leader Department Name : D0021 University College Description Please send recommendation letters to or drop them off at UHD Room-S405G. The recommendation letter template can be found at indicate in your cover letter what course(s) you wish to assist SUMMARY Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a peer-led academic assistance program designed to improve students' academic performance and increase retention. SI Leaders facilitate a peer-to-peer learning environment through weekly study sessions. SI Leaders are responsible for attending all lectures for their assigned class, facilitating peer study sessions for their assigned course for at least 2 hours per week, participating in SI Leader group meetings and training as scheduled, and communicating regularly with the SI coordinator.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESMust have the capacity to work with students from diverse backgroundsMust be committed to working the assigned scheduleMust attend mandatory training prior to Fall/Spring semester and monthly staff meetingsMust have effective communication skillsEEO/AA Qualifications Earned a grade of B+ or higher in the selected course at UHDFaculty recommendation (content competency is required)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior enrollment in the selected course with the selected instructor Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPAEarned a grade of B+ or higher in the selected course at UHDFaculty recommendation (content competency is required)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior enrollment in the selected course with the selected instructor About University of Houston Downtown Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation's fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor's degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas. U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation's Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master's Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. called UHD a "notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths." UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Required Attachments by Candidate : Resume, Letters of Recommendation University of Houston-Downtown One Main Street Houston, TX 77002 713-221-8000 #J-18808-Ljbffr
