Peer Tutor and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader

Job Title
Peer Tutor and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader


Requisition Number
DU13525


Department Name
1B140: Transformative Learning


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$12.00/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Qualified applicants will have taken the supported course at the University of Kentucky and made an “A” or “B” in the course. Qualified applicants will also have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

PLEASE NOTE, only applications including a resume and transcript will be reviewed.



Required Related Experience

Applicants must have taken the supported course at the University of Kentucky and made an “A” or “B” in the course.



Required License/Registration/Certification

If selected for the position, applicants must attend training in August 2025, prior to the beginning the position.



Physical Requirements

Sitting and standing for long periods of time.



Shift

Peer Tutors/SI Leaders can expect to work between 8-10 hours per week. A successful applicant will be available to attend lecture for the supported course (SI) during the semester, hold study sessions and office hours during the week, and attend regularly scheduled team meetings. Peer Tutor and SI Leaders’ schedules are determined at the beginning of each semester though some variation may occur due to extenuating circumstance.



Job Summary

This position is for the Fall 2025 semester and will start in August. The Peer Tutoring and SI Program is currently hiring for ACC 200/201 and MA 123, as well as all other subjects supported by tutoring and SI.

The Study Peer Tutors provide drop-in academic support for undergraduate

students enrolled in many 100 & 200 level math, science, and business courses.

Peer Tutors assist small groups of students in fully understanding concepts,

completing assignments, studying for exams, and honing their study skills. Peer

Tutors are responsible for providing guidance through course content and support

students in developing as independent learners.

Presentation U Peer Tutors provide one-on-one and small group tutoring on

multimodal communication assignments (oral, written, visual, digital) for courses

at any level and in any subject. Peer tutors will work with students through active

listening, goal setting, and probing questions to support them through the creative

process. Peer tutors should be resourceful and dedicated individuals with a

demonstrated commitment to academic success.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are trained to plan and facilitate weekly

active learning study sessions for students enrolled in SI supported courses. SI

study sessions integrate the review of course content with effective learning and

studying strategies. SI Leaders do not lecture or teach new course material but

provide students with the tools they need to understand and process course

material themselves.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Candidates for this position must model good student behaviors and be enthusiastic about working with peers. Individuals should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be willing to learn, are able to work autonomously and collaboratively, and be professional.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
09/05/2025


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