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The Academic Skills Center employs a student staff of tutors, coaches, SI Leaders, and a small clerical staff. Jobs in the ASC allow for flexible, on-campus hours while gaining skills and expertise that look great on any resume. See below for our available positions and send us an email to let us know you're interested in joining the ASC team!

Peer Academic Coaching

If you are interested in applying to become a Peer Academic Coach, review the academic skills coached in the ASC and consider the criteria below. The ASC generally hires coaches who...

• are organized, dependable, and able to work independently.
• possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• have interest in collaborating with and helping others.
• have strong leaderships skills.
• have a positive attitude toward and knowledge of ÌÇÐÄVlog support services/programs.
• can list one or more faculty as references.

The ASC generally hires coaches before the start of fall semester and provides initial and continuous paid training throughout the semester. Current starting pay is $12.00/hour.

Application details, a complete job description, and more information can be found by logging into  using your ÌÇÐÄVlog credentials and searching for Peer Academic Coach.

For more information, contact Zoe Marquez at belliszx@uwec.edu, give our office a call at 715-836-2200, email asc01@uwec.edu, or stop by the Student Success Center in Centennial 2104 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

Peer Tutoring

If you are interested in applying to become a Peer Tutor, review the courses tutored in the ASC, and consider the criteria below. The ASC generally hires tutors who...

• have a strong background in their tutoring content area (B or higher in any course tutored or equivalent experience).
• have a proven track record of academic success (usually B average or better).
• enjoy working with and helping their peers.
• can list one or more faculty as references.
• can commit to being consistent, reliable employees.

The ASC generally hires tutors before each semester and then provides paid initial paid training. Current starting pay is $12.00/hr.

Application details, a complete job description, and more information can be found by logging into  using your ÌÇÐÄVlog credentials and searching for Peer Tutor.

For more information, contact Amy Root at rootar@uwec.edu, give our office a call at 715-836-2200, email asc01@uwec.edu, or stop by the Student Success Center in Centennial 2104 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

Supplemental Instruction Leaders

Supplemental Instruction Leader is a paid position, averaging 9-12 hours of work per week. Starting wage is $12.00 per hour, with pay increases each semester. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly group study sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. SI is provided for all students in the course section who want to acquire effective learning strategies, develop an understanding of difficult course material, and improve their grades. SI Leaders (or SILs) are responsible for facilitating these study sessions. SI Leaders are students who have successfully completed the course in a previous semester who then use that knowledge to help guide current students through course material. SILs receive training on how to plan and facilitate SI sessions, how to use active learning strategies and collaborative learning techniques to review content material, and how to engage students in the session.

Position Description
SILs have a variety of responsibilities including:

• Attend class and be a model student during class meetings
• Make regular announcements about SI sessions to the class
• Plan SI sessions
• Hold 2-3 SI sessions per week
• Hold 1 office hour per week
• Attend all SIL trainings
• Keep and maintain accurate session records

Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have taken the course they wish to be a Leader for and earned a B grade or higher. In addition, SI Leaders are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher throughout their employment. Highly qualified candidates will have experience in leadership or tutoring positions, are self-motivated, and have excellent time management skills.

Additional Details
A complete job description for Supplemental Instruction Leaders . 

Why Should You Apply?

Being an SI Leader looks excellent on your resume. Our leaders love what they do and helping students. Other benefits of being an SI Leader include:  

• Build a positive and rewarding relationship with cooperating faculty 
• Improve your leadership and public speaking skills 
• Improve your time management and organization skills 
• Increase your content knowledge
• An opportunity to complete service learning hours 

How to Apply
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Questions?
Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you have about this position! Please e-mail Adam Freese at freeseaa@uwec.edu or call the Academic Skills Center at 715-836-2200 and ask for Adam.