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Title: Peer Instructor
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University College

Job Summary

University College provides services and programs to assist incoming students in transitioning to Illinois State University. The Julia N. Visor Academic Center is seeking a motivated undergraduate Peer Instructor to co-teach IDS 128: Thriving in College, Career, and Beyond. This course is designed to support incoming students in their transition to ISU life. This position offers an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students who are interested in gaining leadership experience while guiding their peers through the opportunities and challenges of their first year at ISU.

Peer Instructors are students who are interested in helping new students acclimate to our campus classrooms and community. These students serve as role models and resources as they co-instruct a section of IDS 108 or IDS 128 with a faculty or staff member.

Duties will include:
- Attending your assigned class section and meeting regularly with a faculty instructor for planning purposes
- Assisting an instructor with class discussions and planning course activities
- Providing a peer perspective for first-year students
- Attending mandatory trainings provided by Visor Center staff
- Attending mandatory biweekly group meetings with the Peer Instructor Supervisor
- Supporting other Peer Instructors through community experience events

Additional Information

Duties will also include:
- Collaborating with a faculty instructor to co-teach a section of IDS 128, which covers topics like academic success strategies, campus resources, career exploration, student engagement, and personal development
- Providing peer perspective when co-leading discussions, group activities, and lessons aimed at promoting student engagement, critical thinking, and reflection
- Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to participate actively in class discussions and activities
- Collaborating with faculty instructor, staff, and other peer instructors to enhance the effectiveness of the first-year experience course and support student success initiatives across campus

Pay Rate

$14.00 hourly

Required Qualifications

- Applicants must have an overall GPA of at least a 2.5
- Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student and in good standing with Illinois State University as it relates to student conduct

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of campus resources and support services available to students
- Enthusiasm for working with first-year students and helping them navigate the transition to college life
- Previous IDS 108 or IDS 128 program experience
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect effectively with diverse groups of students

Work Hours

This position requires approximately 4-6 hours per week, including class time, office hours/preparation, and biweekly meetings.

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

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Contact Information for Applicants

Misia Grzybowski

mgrzybo@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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