Supplemental Instruction Leader
This role is only available for students in West Lafayette
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are student leaders who provide weekly, peer-led study sessions for traditionally challenging courses at Purdue in West Lafayette. The role of an SI Leader is to support students in their assigned course develop a better understanding of the course material through active, collaborative learning involving critical thinking, transferrable study skills, and fun. Rather than teaching or directly answering questions, SI Leaders facilitate and guide students to finding answers for themselves. SI Leaders typically work with small to medium sized groups of students, with some courses occasionally having large groups before exams.
Questions about the SI Leader hiring process may be directed to academicsuccess@purdue.edu.
Why become an SI Leader?
Application Process
STEP 1: Review qualifications, primary activities, and key dates below.
STEP 2: Complete the ASC Student Leader Application (linked below) by February 28th at 11:59 pm
STEP 3: Group Interview (March 9-12), by invitation only
STEP 4: Individual Interview (March 24 - April 11), by invitation only
Apply HereAnticipated SI Leader Course Openings for Fall 2024
Courses with expected openings for Fall 2025 will be listed below. Note: Course and hiring needs are subject to change.
- CHM 111/112/115/116
- CS 180
- ECE 20001
- MA 161
- MA 162
- MA 261
View all course-specific requirements here.
Requirements for Applying
In order to become an SI leader, a student must:
- Be an undergraduate Purdue student in West Lafayette
- Preferred - Canidates who have completed tw semesters
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good judicial standing with the university
- Meet course requirements (typically an A or B+ in the course; may also include prerequisite course(s))
- Be able to commit to working 10-15 hours per week in this position
- Be able to attend the two-day pre-semester training
- Be available for monthly team meetings in the evening, as well as additional meetings based on your schedule
- Provide 2 professional references in the application. Please note - we will not accept current ASC leaders as references.
- Have a desire to support your fellow students
- Have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Be willing to collaborate, accept feedback, and present new ideas
- Be able to work independently and complete tasks as intructed and on time
Responsibilities of an SI Leader
- Attend all lectures for assigned SI course
- Plan and facilitate two or three 50-minute sessions a week
- Hold one office hour a week
- Meet with course faculty throughout the semester
- Meet with SI Leader team and professional staff supervisor throughout the semester
- Attend all SI monthly meetings
- Additional documentation, administrative tasks, and professional development opportunities
Hours and Compensation
- SI Leaders typically work between 10-15 hours per week with a starting wage of $13.25/hour
Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center
Wiley Hall C215
765-494-4700
academicsuccess@purdue.edu