Become an SI Leader

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR SPRING 2025

If you are interested in an SI Leader position, please fill out the application below!

Job Description

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a peer-led academic assistance program meant to improve students’ academic performance and increase retention. SI Leaders are responsible for facilitating peer study sessions for their assigned course.

Purpose

The purpose of the SI Leader position is to support students in successfully reaching their academic goals in the SIL’s assigned course(s) close collaboration with their faculty partner. SI Leaders create collaborative and engaging review sessions that provide students with transferable study tools and skills that they can duplicate later when studying independently.

Learning Objectives

SI Leaders will be able to

Think critically about course content and how they understand it
Discuss course content in multiple ways to reach a variety of student needs
Feel comfortable speaking in front of groups and facilitating activities
Demonstrate the use of effective study tools and strategies that align with current research on the science of learning
Effectively refer students to appropriate campus resources

Minimum Qualifications

Grade of A or B in the selected courses taken at the University
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Texas A&M University
Availability to attend all scheduled lectures for the course
Availability to work approximately 10-12 hours per week, including evenings
Good interpersonal communication skills
A passion for helping fellow Aggies learn and succeed
Expert time management skills and ability to commit to a chosen schedule

Course Selection on the Application

If you have earned an A or a B in multiple courses where we offer SI, we encourage you to select multiple courses on the application.

Pay & Hours

Pay: $12-13/hr
Hours: up to 11 hrs/week

Typical Weekly Duties

Attend assigned course lecture(s) – 3 hrs.
Hold 3 SI sessions – 3 hrs.
Session planning and adminsitrative time – up to 4 hrs.
Participate in ongoing training – 1 hr.
Submit required paperwork

Other Duties

Complete University TrainTraq online trainings – 2 hrs.
Attend mandatory 2 day pre-semester training – up to 16 hrs.
Complete 2 peer session observations – 3 hrs.
Other projects or duties as discussed and assigned

Benefits

Get paid to help other students succeed
Establish professional relationships with faculty, TAs, and ASC staff
Develop and sharpen leadership, academic, and team work skills
Add student leadership experience to your resume and as a discussion point in job/graduate school interviews

Mandatory Pre-Semester Training

Spring 2025 mandatory pre-semester training dates: Thursday, January 9 and Friday, January 10
If hired, you must attend pre-semester training
Plan to be in training for up to 8 hours or 9am-5pm each day

SI Leader Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming an SI Leader. Below is the three step application process:

Step 1: Fill out the initial application below. You will need the article linked below to answer some of the questions. Please read this article prior to completing the application.
SI Leader Application Article
Step 2: Based on your application submission, you may be contacted to set up a one-on-one interview.
Step 3: Hiring decisions will be made at the conclusion of all interviews. If you are offered a position, you will be required to complete various onboarding tasks, including a background check and verification of original I-9 documents.

Notice: State law requires that you be informed of the following: (1) you are entitled to request to be informed about the information about yourself collected by use of this form (with a few exceptions as provided by law); (2) you are entitled to receive and review that information; and (3) you are entitled to have the information corrected at no charge to you.

IMPORTANT: The application will ask you to select courses in which you want to be an SI Leader and in which you have made an A/B in the course. We cannot guarantee openings in a particular course or that your schedule would fit the open positions we need to fill. We recommend that you select multiple courses. You may select up to five different courses.

**In preparation for the application, please read this short article to answer several questions below.

For additional information, contact Camryn Riggins, camryn.riggins46@tamu.edu , Program Coordinator for SI, at (979) 845-6029.

First Name

Last Name

UIN

Major

Expected Graduation Date (Month/Year)

Phone

Are you currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Texas A&M University?

Yes No

Is your cumulative GPA above 3.0?

Yes No

Are you available to work 10-12 hours per week?

All SI sessions during the week are held after 5:00pm. Will you have open evening availability at least 3 nights per week?

SI sessions can also be held on Sundays between 2:00pm - 9:00pm. Will your schedule allow for Sunday scheduling?

Have you attended SI Sessions before?

For each semester you have attended SI, list the semester, course, SI leader, and how often you attended:

In a few sentences, explain the purpose of the SI program.

Given the information in the article, what stands out for you about the role of an SI leader?

Given the information in the article, what qualities and/or activities should be part of an SI session? How might you incorporate your own knowledge/experience with studying into a session?

SI Course First Choice

Select your preferred choice for course placement. Please note that preference is not guaranteed as we fill positions based on program needs.

SI Course Second Choice

SI Course Third Choice

SI Course Fourth Choice

SI Course Fifth Choice

Faculty Reference Full Name

This should be a faculty member on campus. It does not have to be a faculty member for your SI class, but it should be someone who knows you well.

Faculty Reference Email

Additional Reference Full Name

This can be a supervisor, research advisor, mentor, friend, or anyone else who knows you professionally.

Additional Reference Role or Relationship

Additional Reference Email

Additional Reference Phone

Do you give the SI staff permission to view your transcript and course schedules in Howdy?

Yes, I give my consent No, I do not give my consent

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

Acknowledgement

Please acknowledge that the information in this application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge by typing your name in the box. False or misleading information will result in your application being removed from consideration.