Supplemental Instruction Leader (Part-time) - Staff Pool

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

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 City’s 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 don’t 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 nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s 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 you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away. 

EEO Statement 

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

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@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 involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

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

Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s 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 you’re 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. Associate’s 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