SI Leader Introduction to Chemistry

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
SI Leader Introduction to Chemistry

Pay Grade Level
SI Leader G2

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Benefits

Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems

Department
Supplemental Instruction

Campus Location
Escanaba

Min Salary
$14.30

Max Salary
$16.83

FTE

.2

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time

Position Type
Staff

Job Summary/Basic Function

The primary responsibility of this temporary position is to provide Supplemental Instruction for CHEM 110, General Chemistry I students at the Bay College Escanaba campus.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an internationally recognized academic support program that targets traditionally difficult courses. Students come together in regularly scheduled study sessions to compare notes, discuss course materials, develop creative study tools, practice problem solving and prepare for exams. These sessions are facilitated by trained SI Leaders that attend the course with students and prepare study materials for use during SI sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence (at least an A-) in CHEM 110, General Chemistry 1or a comparable course.
• Completed the equivalent of two years of college course work.
• Strong foundation in chemistry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Tutoring experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in chemistry or related field.
• Experience in Supplemental Instruction.
• Teaching experience.

Months Per Year
8

Hours Worked Per Week
9

Work Schedule
The SI leader must be available to attend lecture and hold SI sessions at the following times Section 1 SI: TR at 4:00 - 4:50 PM Lecture: TR at 2:00 - 3:50 PM

Supervision Exercised

N/A

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Academic Success Manager

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

Job Duties

Job Duty

Attend training prior to the start of the semester.

Job Duty

Attend all scheduled class sessions.

Job Duty

Plan for each SI session held.

Job Duty

Hold two one-hour SI sessions each week

Job Duty

Hold three office hours throughout the week to enhance SI session planning and provide services to students.

Job Duty

Meet with the course instructor weekly to ensure accuracy and relevancy of the SI session material.

Job Duty

Meet with the SI Manager weekly during the semester to assess and enhance the effectiveness of the SI sessions through the application of continuous improvement protocols.

Job Duty

Take notes and complete all assignments and readings for the course.

Job Duty

Advertise SI to students.

Job Duty

Take attendance at each SI session and report weekly attendance to the instructor and semester attendance to the SI Manager.

Job Duty

Utilize session planning forms to prepare organized, effective SI sessions.

Job Duty

Create a comfortable and supportive learning environment during the SI sessions.

Job Duty

Teach study skills and use collaborative learning techniques to help students master course material.

Job Duty

Administer and record data for SI evaluation surveys.

Job Duty

Mentor and advise students on ancillary topics such as referring them to other needed support services available within the college.

Job Duty

Attend regular training sessions provided by college staff.

Job Duty

Provide services to students utilizing the Student Success Center during office hours.

Job Duty

Any other duties as assigned

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Meffer, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension
906-217-4016

Contact Email
hr@baycollege.edu

Contact Fax
906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S110P

Posting Date
12/16/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/1380
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcript

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you demonstrated an A- or better in the relevant course?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Have you completed the equivalent of two years of college course work?
   • Yes
   • No