Eastern Michigan University
SI Employment Opportunities
SI information:
Requirements:
- Must be an upper-class student with a B+ or better in the course that you wish to lead
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
- You must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits at EMU
- Professor recommendation is required
- Must have a sincere interest in helping students learn and a desire to make students more successful
Benefits:
- Flexible hours
- Paid position
- Good opportunity to develop your leadership skills
- Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC) credit for leadership positions
- Opportunity for advancement to SITL and SI Student Assistant (SISA) based on interest, abilities and tenure in SI
Job Description:
An SIL is primarily responsible for facilitating a minimum of two peer-assisted sessions a week in General Education classes and/or other introductory courses. Major job responsibilities include:
- Attending class lectures in assigned course every week
- Taking notes on material covered in the lectures
- Meeting weekly with the course professor to ensure your understanding of the material and develop a cooperative relationship with your professor
- Making weekly announcements to the class about SI sessions
- Preparing, planning and facilitating two to three one-hour SI sessions per week
- Attending weekly SI Team Leader meetings to continue training
- Completing the required paperwork by the set deadline
