Supplemental Instruction Leader (Part-time) - Staff Pool

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Houston Community College

Location: Houston, Texas
Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
Date Posted: September 3, 2024

Job Description

The Opportunity
You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If youre a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, were looking for you.

Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institutions proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if youre a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

SUMMARY

Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders are recommended by faculty and have demonstrated competence in the course. They are presented as model students of the subject. As such, they present an appropriate mode to thinking, organization and mastery of the discipline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide technological, academic, and instructional support and training to students outside of class in weekly SI sessions for all students enrolled in a targeted course.

Perform support role in SI sessions by duplicating class instruction and instructional materials, which will require SI leaders to attend all class meetings, take notes, do homework, and complete all assigned class material.

Advertise and make class announcements about the SI sessions.

Organize, maintain, and control lesson plans for each SI session to ensure students academic development.

Provide opportunities for meaningful and engaging activities to process course material and develop study strategies.

Attend orientation training each semester, as well as all training courses and development sessions.

Assist with administrative duties and data collection (attendance sheets, student surveys, planning sheets etc.).

Report student issues with class instruction and instructional materials to instructors and SI Director.

Maintain and model successful student behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Minimum one (1) year of relevant work experience (teaching or tutoring adults) in the related academic area of study preferred.

Successful completion of the course (or a higher level course in that subject area with a final grade of A or B; must have a cumulative GA of 3.0 or above) for position which is being applied for.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Good presentation skills; able to explain concepts to others

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Exhibit patience and positive attitude to establish an encouraging learning environment

Able to attend mandatory training prior to Fall/Spring semester

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Basic knowledge of software packages used in particular disciplines, as appropriate

Must be well organized, task-oriented and flexible

Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to perform successfully in a large multicultural environment

Must be able to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends

The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. Were proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team
Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their teaching home. When you join our talented faculty team, youll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. Well support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York Citys 55.
Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
Houston is a major-league sports town, and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.