Learning Commons Graduate Assistant - Supplemental Instruction Program

 

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Position Description

The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for University of Cincinnati students with one-on-one and small group tutoring in many disciplines, primarily at UC Clifton. We bring together faculty, best practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic programming. This position will support the development and management of the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program. The SI program employs SI Leaders who facilitate weekly review sessions using active learning strategies to create a collaborative learning environment for students in “historically difficult courses” — courses in subjects with a high rate of D or F grades and withdrawals. Students voluntarily participate in SI sessions to improve their understanding of the course material and improve their grades. 

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will aid the Academic Services Administrator for SI with the development, management, and long-term planning of the SI program. 

Primary Duties

• Coordination: Oversee scheduling and completion of staff observations, including creating and implementing assessment rubrics, and training staff on applying rubrics and providing feedback.
• Training: Assist with training of Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SILs) and Coordinators, identify areas where additional/modified training is beneficial, and develop training materials.
• Supervision: Assist with supervision of SILs and Coordinators, including overseeing new staff onboarding tasks, assisting with employee professional development, performing observations, tracking coordinator responsibilities, and leading coaching conversations.
• Hiring: Assist with recruiting and hiring efforts, including interviews.
• Community building: Assist with projects designed to foster community in the SI program, such as student recognition, workshops, and events.
• Administrative support: Assist with administrative tasks, including staff task tracking, timekeeping, weekly communications, Canvas updates, organization of SI session content library, program improvement projects and initiatives, and other tasks as necessary.
• General office support: GAs can schedule in-person hours during all Learning Commons open times (Monday-Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm). GAs may be asked to assist with additional office responsibilities such as opening, closing, and on-call shifts, focus group facilitation, and Learning Commons presentations as necessary.
• Collaborate with and provide supervisor with work updates in regular meetings.
• Other duties as assigned or based on identified interests of successful candidate.

Compensation and Logistics

Hours: This is a 10-hour per week appointment. 

Duration: The position will run for one calendar year from July 2026-July 2027, with the option to continue into the subsequent academic year. 

Pay: The position is a $9,000 stipend position. Graduate Assistants are not required to work during university breaks. If needed, Graduate Assistants will be paid separately for time worked during these weeks.  

Training and Education

This position will undergo training in campus systems, policies, and procedures required to understand the Learning Commons. This will take place largely during the first several weeks of the position