Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are faculty-recommended students who have already mastered the course material and are trained to facilitate collaborative group learning. SI Leaders attend lectures, take notes, model successful student behavior, work with the instructor, and plan weekly study sessions. These group sessions are where students can meet to compare class notes, review and discuss important concepts, develop strategies for studying, and prepare for exams. For more information, please view the full job posting/description.

Our peer tutors for the subject-specific Tutorial Program (TP) are faculty recommended, model students who support other students in math, the sciences, modern languages, economics, business courses, and more. Tutors are trained to adjust their tutoring to students’ learning preferences, and can help students review the course content, develop study skills, and increase their overall confidence as a student. Tutors usually work one-on-one with students, but may also work in small group settings, and/or may be embedded in a class section. MESA members are also welcome to apply! For more information, please view the full job posting/description.

Writing Center (WC) tutors help SSU students, faculty, and staff improve as writers across the curriculum. Tutors work with individuals and groups on specific texts, assessing the skills, knowledge, and needs of the tutees, offering suggestions to improve writing abilities, and teaching rhetorical strategies to aid in progression through the writing process.  Most work is through one-on-one tutoring, though there may be some small group tutoring, and assistance with larger workshops. Writing Center tutors may also be embedded in a class section. For more information, please view the full job posting/description.

2024-25 Writing Center Tutor Application

Student Ambassadors (SA) perform reception and administrative tasks for the LARC, including welcoming students, answering emails, and directing inquiries. Other tasks include answering the telephone, assisting with the schedule, connecting students with tutors, and general support for the administrative staff. Federal Work-Study students are eligible to apply for this student assistant position. For more information, pleaase view the full job description.

Summer Writing Tutors offer academic support for incoming first generation students primarily in a one-on-one setting or in small groups (using Zoom and other online tools). Tutors will work with students on specific texts, assessing the skills, knowledge, and needs of the tutees, offering suggestions to improve writing abilities, and teaching rhetorical strategies to aid in progression through the writing process. Additionally, tutors may help create instructional materials for future use. Students graduating Spring 2024 may apply. Previous experience as a LARC tutor or peer educator preferred. 

Tutorial Program/Supplemental Instruction Advisors serve as mentors for other peer educator staff and help support the operations of the Supplemental Instruction and Tutorial Programs. Advisors work to mentor and guide other peer educators (tutors, and SI Leaders) within the program. Advisors may also assist with planning and/or facilitation of training, workshops and staff meetings, as well as special events. In the spring, duties may shift away from mentoring new tutors to being focused more on special projects. Advisors will have opportunities to take on leadership roles in programming, special events, and the creative endeavors of the LARC. Advisors will also be encouraged and mentored to participate in the larger community of peer educators by attending and presenting at regional and national peer tutor and learning center conferences, if invited. For more information, please view the full job posting/description.

Writing Center (WC) Advisors serve as mentors for other peer educator staff and help support the operations of the Writing Center. Advisors work to mentor and guide other peer educators (writing tutors) within the program. Advisors may also assist with planning and/or facilitation of training, workshops and staff meetings, as well as special events. In the spring, duties may shift away from mentoring new tutors to being focused more on special projects. Advisors will have opportunities to take on leadership roles in programming, special events, and the creative endeavors of the LARC. Advisors will also be encouraged and mentored to participate in the larger community of peer educators by attending and presenting at regional and national peer tutor and learning center conferences, if invited. For more information, please view the full job posting/description.

The Assistant Director of the Writing Center, under the supervision of the Writing Center Faculty Director and the LARC Director, assists in the directing of student tutors and the development of program and curriculum for the SSU Writing Center. Generally, this will include duties such as mentoring tutors and advisors; assisting with the development of new tutoring practices, workshops, and presentations; providing help with center and schedule oversight; co-management of professional development models; administering Writing Center policies and practices on an ongoing basis; and program assessment. The Assistant Director will also be encouraged and mentored to participate in the larger community of writing centers by attending and presenting at regional and national writing center conferences, if invited. For more information, please view the full job posting/description. Note that this is a Graduate Assistant Position. Undergrad applications will not be considered.

Applications must include:

• A letter of application that speaks to your interest and relevant experience, referring to the qualifications and criteria listed above. Be sure to indicate the position name for which you are applying.
• A current Curriculum Vitae or resume.
• The names, titles, and phone numbers of TWO academic references.