Job and Leadership Opportunities

 

Students tutoring
SI Leader during training

 

Tutor
The Center for Academic Success provides quality peer tutoring in Middleton Library. Tutors assist students with homework, projects and assignments; help students understand concepts; and apply effective learning strategies. Tutoring peers is a rewarding experience as tutors not only empower their peers, but also strengthen their own conceptual knowledge and academic performance. Tutors also have the opportunity to become a certified peer tutor within two semesters. APPLY ONLINE »
    
Qualifications   
  • LSU undergraduate student
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Credit or completion of the following courses with an A or B: 
    • For math tutoring: Math 1550/1552 or Math 1431 (must have an A)
    • For chemistry tutoring: Chem 1201/1202
    • For physics tutoring: Phys 2110/2112 or Phys 2001/2002 (must have A)
Requirements   
  • Participate in required tutor certification process
  • Attend all necessary meetings and trainings 

Benefits

   
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to think quickly under pressure
  • Higher order thinking skills
  • Increased ability to manage learning and study strategies
  • Subject-specific knowledge and understanding
  • Stress and time management skills
         

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader

Supplemental Instruction is an exemplary, peer-led academic assistance program designed to help students succeed in challenging courses. Supplemental Instruction leaders collaborate with faculty to organize and deliver additional study sessions to aid students in learning course material. APPLY ONLINE »
Qualifications  
  • An overall GPA of 3.0 or above
  • A grade of 3.0 or above in the selected course (Prior enrollment with course instructor is preferred.)
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
Requirements  
  • Participate in a two day training workshop every semester
  • Conduct two or three weekly study sessions
  • Attend all classes for SI course
  • Meet with SI course instructor throughout semester

Benefits

  
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to think quickly under pressure
  • Higher order thinking skills
  • Increased ability to manage learning and study strategies
  • Subject-specific knowledge and understanding
  • Stress and time management skills
         

Tutorial Center Student Worker
The Shell Tutorial Center serves many LSU students each semester through the dedication of tutors.  The Tutorial Center Liaisons work with tutors to ensure that students receive service in a timely manner. The Tutorial Center Front Desk provides schedule and course offering information. The ideal candidate is an undergraduate student who is dependable, organized, detail-oriented and friendly. View full job description. APPLY ONLINE »
         

Academic Support Graduate Assistant
Academic Support Graduate Assistants conduct observations of Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders, assist in SI leader training and collect and verify paperwork turned in to the SI program. Applicants must be available to work in the evening and possess a background in academic support. Applications are not being accepted at this time.
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Academic Empowerment Graduate Assistant

The Center for Academic Success hires graduate assistants to provide individual academic coaching to assist students with learning strategies, time management, test anxiety, study skills and exam preparation. These graduate assistants will be integral to CAS workshops, presentations, marketing, communication and assessment efforts as well as other projects as needed. An ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, networking and time management skills; flexible work availability during regular business hours with available evenings/occasional weekends for outreach; and enrolled in graduate curriculum in the areas of counseling, social work, education or closely related field. Desired: Knowledge of student development, counseling, publicity and experience in working with college students. Applications are evaluated as needed.  To submit a resume for consideration, please email your document to Nanette Cheatham.
     
 Various other positions that support CAS goals are found in Student Success.
 

 

 

 

LSU CAS

Main Office: B-31 Coates
8 am – 4:30 pm
225-578-2872 
cas@lsu.edu 

Shell Tutorial Center 
141B Middleton Library
9:30 am – 7 pm (Fridays close at 3) 
225-578-6757 

 

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