Title:  Student Work Study Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader-Counseling (2018-2019 Aid Year-through 6.30.19)

Department:   Academic Affairs

Full Time/ Part Time: Part Time

Regular/ Temporary: Temporary

Location:   Offsite

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Date:   Appointment through June 2019

Please do not apply until you have read and understood the following: If you have not heard back about this position by  FRIDAY JULY 27, 2018, this role has been filled and we are not moving forward with your application at that time. We post Federal Work Study positions on the Capella Careers site every quarter and encourage you to check the website for future roles that may be of interest to you.

What is Federal Work Study?

The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides part-time employment to learners with financial need. Financial need is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) provided by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The award amount depends on your financial need and is based on expected weekly employment targets.  Unlike federal grants, funds from the Federal Work Study are paid to the learner on a bi-weekly basis after employment requirements have been met and wages have been earned.  The inclusion of Federal Work Study in your financial aid award is not a guarantee of the amount you will earn as you will be paid only for the hours that you actually work.

All federal aid sources must be included in your financial aid, including the Federal Work Study Program. With this additional federal aid source, it may reduce the amount of federal loans you would be eligible for. Keep in mind that federal loans must be paid back (with interest) whereas the Federal Work Study Program funds are provided to you bi-weekly and do not require repayment.

Position summary
The Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader is responsible for planning and facilitating weekly interactive, collaborative study and review sessions that combine what to learn (content) with how to learn (study strategies). Through these review sessions, the SI leader will help Capella learners to become independent learners and successfully learn course material.

• Session Prep: As an SI leader you are expected to: prepare, set up, and conduct three hours of SI sessions per week (two 90-minute session or three 60-minute sessions), per course, within the Adobe Connect platform. Session preparation will include: readying Adobe Connect, reading, reviewing previous recordings or materials, reviewing syllabus and assignments. You should also prepare handouts with questions/problems to be covered during the SI session.
• Session facilitation: Your weekly SI sessions will include: interactive learning activities that integrate study strategies with course content, using a variety of techniques to promote active learning: small groups, writing activities, problem-solving activities, presentations, quizzes/polls, etc.
• Course management: Visit course discussions daily and maintain familiarity with course material weekly. As an SI leader you are expected to visit your SI thread daily and respond to learner posts in your thread daily (Monday-Friday).
• Administration: SI Administrative duties include, but may not be limited to, completing paperwork in a timely manner; distribute time surveys to learners as needed; collect and report attendance at sessions, and assist with additional data collection and analysis as needed.
• Team meetings:  Attend regular team meetings. Attend initial and continuous training sessions as required.

This position requires 12-15 hours a week and is remote. Most duties can be completed on nights and weekends, but some availability during regular business hours for training and weekly team meetings may also be required. This role is expected to continue through June 2019.

QualificationTo be eligible to apply, applicants must:

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Have completed the 2018-2019 FAFSA.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 3 quarters at Capella University with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their program of study. Be prepared to submit your unofficial transcript when requested.
• Be in good academic standing
• Be continuously enrolled as a learner during their appointment as work study SI leader.
• Have subject matter competency in undergraduate-level or graduate-level content area(s). This will be determined based on the specific course the SI leader will support.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of English, including grammar and sentence structure.
• Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
• Self-starter, with demonstrated ability to set priorities, meets deadlines, and completes administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to plan and develop creative SI study strategies using a wide variety of identified learning strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively network with faculty.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs with an emphasis on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong customer service skills and effective telephone communication skills – such as pleasant telephone manners and skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate a group of people, disseminating information.
• Demonstrated confidence and self-awareness.
• Demonstrated excellent skill in creative collaboration is essential.
• Experience with Adobe Connect is essential.

Hardware/Software Requirements

• Minimum hardware, internet, and phone requirements (equal to learners’ computer compatibilities)

Location

Many of our positions, including this role, are designed to be remote “home office” settings.

Employees working out of a home office are responsible for providing an appropriate and safe office space, office furniture and organization, communication tools, and related items. These include: 

• arranging for high speed internet connection, printer and a dedicated phone line for business use. Specifics regarding expense coverage and reimbursement vary based on individual position categories. Capella will not provide office equipment or on-site set up assistance.  
• the environment must be free from distractions and enable a highly productive and professional work environment.  
• as with on-site positions, our off-site positions require that the majority of the time will be spent using a telephone, PC and monitors. 
• any and all daycare arrangements must be made so that employees are not working while providing care for children or other family members at home. 
• there are minimal lifting requirements unless otherwise noted. 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) act applies to work performed by an employee in any workplace within the United States, including a workspace located in an employee’s home. All employees are responsible for complying with the OSHA act and with safety and health standards.

About Capella

Capella University is an online university built on graduate degrees, with more than 35,000 students throughout the U.S. and in other countries. Founded in 1993 to provide advanced educational opportunities for working professionals, Capella has become a national leader in online education, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. The university’s success is built upon a culture that promotes human potential, achievement, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and teamwork. Capella Education Company (CPLA), parent company of Capella University, is publicly traded on the NASDAQ. Capella Education Company was named to the Inc. 500 Hall of Fame for being listed as one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies for 7 consecutive years. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission is among the 6 regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Regional bodies accredit colleges and universities; national bodies accredit trade and vocational schools.

Higher Learning Commission contact information: https://www.hlcommission.org , 800.621.7440

Equal Employment Opportunity

Capella is committed to the development of a multicultural environment. We seek greater diversity in our faculty and staff to broaden our academic experience and to reflect the diversity within our learner community. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives across the university and our corporate offices. Our goal is to create academic and business communities that are rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity. Capella is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disabled and Protected Veteran employer.  Visit the link below to access the EEO is the Law poster.  http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

  
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