Non-College Workstudy , Supplemental Instruction Leader

Description

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.

Duties

• Attends lectures for their assigned class
• Facilitates peer study sessions for their assigned course for at least 2 hours per week
• Participates in Sl Leader group meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Communicates regularly with the SI Assistant Director

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Must have the capacity to work with diverse backgrounds
• Must be committed to work the assigned scheduled
• Attend mandatory training prior to Fall/Spring and monthly staff meetings
• Must have effective communications skills

EEO/AA

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Earned grade of B or higher in the desired course at UHD

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior enrollment in the selected course with selected instructor

About University of Houston Downtown

The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.  

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.

UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.

UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.

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-Woodlands.