Job and Leadership Opportunities
Looking to work with the Center for Academic Success? Check out some of our job and leadership opportunities below!
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.
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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
Interested in learning more? Visit our SI and Tutoring Hiring Info Sessions Monday March 18, Wednesday March 20, Tuesday March 26, or Thursday March 28. All located in 141B Middleton Library, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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.
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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 skill
Interested in learning more? Visit our SI and Tutoring Hiring Info Sessions Monday March 18, Wednesday March 20, Tuesday March 26, or Thursday March 28. All located in 141B Middleton Library, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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.
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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.
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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.
Various other positions that support CAS goals can be found in Student Success.