Job Description: SI Graduate Assistantship or

Graduate SI position
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the SI Graduate Assistant (GA) provides regular
program support for all SI leaders within high-risk courses. HASC/SI GA’s will:
• Provide supervision for SI Center and office staff when necessary.
• Create staff development resources (e.g. PowerPoint presentations, select online resources) and
facilitate weekly activities during SI mandatory training sessions.
• Attend all SI training sessions (Weekly meetings included).
• Disseminate email correspondence of policy and procedures to all SI leaders. Correspond directly
with SI faculty/instructor or SI partners regarding SI services.
• Graduate Assistant knows and communicates course content, study skills, and prerequisite
knowledge necessary for SI leaders to be successful in particular courses, and models these skills
for students.
• Conduct both quantitative and qualitative ongoing (i.e. beginning, middle, and ending term)
assessments/evaluations of services provided.
• Collect and track SI data from SIL’s weekly, input data, and work with SI Supervisor on data
analysis.
• Responsible for weekly observations of all SI sessions and office hours and provide feedback to
SI leaders.
• SI graduate assistants meet with the SI Coordinator (outside of training sessions) as necessary.
• Develop and facilitate departmental workshops (e.g. Time Management, Test Anxiety, etc.)
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Knowledge and Skills

• Requires a minimum of an earned Baccalaureate degree and current enrollment in an NIU
graduate program, which meets the requirements for a graduate assistantship appointment.
• Worked as an SI leader prior to graduate assistantship appointment is preferred.
• Educational training and/or experience in facilitating or tutoring is preferred.

Primary Activities for SIL

• Attend all class meetings of the selected course, take notes, do homework, and read all assigned
materials including text(s) and supplemental readings.
• Conduct study sessions (e.g. remote or in person) weekly throughout the term using strategies
learned through the SI leader-training workshop.
• Tutor during regular scheduled office hours.
• Meet with the SI supervisor regularly for debrief sessions.
• Discuss observations of the SI sessions.
• Discuss the creation and use of SI session handouts.
• Discuss the planning of SI sessions and use of a wide variety of learning strategies.
• Notify supervisor about problems or potential problems.
• Track, collect, and give weekly attendance reports of SI participants.
• Assist SI supervisor in training other SI leaders.
Benefits to Becoming a GA/SI Leader
• Confidence when communicating with others (e.g. clarity and effectiveness, exchanging ideas,
etc.)
• Build listening skills (e.g. listening attentively and patiently, etc.)
• Build presentation skills (e.g. speaking in front of groups, etc.)
• Build self-confidence (e.g. communicating with faculty/supervisor, meeting new people)
• Team building skills (e.g. classroom management, conflict resolution, and respect for diversity)
• Build facilitation skills (e.g. assessing understanding, redirecting questions technique, promoting
independence)
• Build/enhance study skills (e.g. problem solving, test preparation strategies, time management,
name important concepts, concept maps, handouts, etc.)

Maintenance Activities for SIL

• Complete necessary personnel paperwork.
• Attend SI leader training workshop prior to the beginning of each term.
• Work with the SI supervisor to select proper times and scheduling of SI sessions.
• Make periodic announcements about the availability of the SI sessions to the students.
• Ensure that initial SI survey, midterm SI Feedback Survey and End-of-Course surveys are
distributed and help with data analysis.
• Collect attendance data for every SI session, including student names, course title, date, and time
of session.
• Assist SI supervisor in the preparation of end-of-term reports and other reports as requested.
• Maintain a professional attitude about matters such as class standards, grades, and student
complaints.
• Model professional attitudes and behaviors to staff, students, and others.
• Provide your SI supervisor with an up-to-date schedule of your SI sessions.
• Notify your SI supervisor in advance if you cannot conduct an SI session as scheduled.
• Maintain regular working hours.
Supplemental Instruction Employment Application

Position Applying for:

• CHEM ___ MATH __ ACCY__ LTRE____ PSYC

___ COMS____ STAT ___ SPANISH_____

Music____Engineering___ __ Other_____________________________

Name: (please print)_ _________Syed Shaaz Mufeed

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Last First MI

Local Address: Street Name & No.

1001 West Lincoln HWY, Unit 30, Dekalb

City Dekalb State Illnois Zip 60115

Phone Number (_____779_) ____276__ - ___6839_____ NIU Email:

[email protected]_________________________

Race/Ethnic Identity: _________________

Classification: Graduate Student yes_____

Major: __________Industrial engineering_______ Minor: ________________

GPA: _________

Please list the grades you received for the course taken at Northern Illinois University.

Math108___ Math109___ Math110___ Chem110___ Chem210___ Accy206___ Accy207___

LTRE100___ Psyc102 ___ Coms100___Music_____ Engineering_____ Other_____________

List any sequential courses and grades received that are relevant to position of interest (CLASSES
MAY BE FROM OUTSIDE OF NIU)
Mathemtics Physics Chemistry
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Circle one: Work-study eligibility? Yes or No (yes)

Which option would you prefer to host your SI sessions? In person or Remote
In person

(In person)
Please check all that apply:

I have experience using the remote service delivery tools: A. Teams B. Blackboard

Collaborate C. Tutor Matching System D. Zoom E. GroupMe D. Other

A, D

I have experience using: A. NIU FB pages B. NIU Instagram pages C.

NIU Twitter D. GroupMe E. Other.

A, B

List earlier one-on-one & group tutoring (including virtual) experience: (list subject
matter, dates, dept/employer)
____VV Tutorials _________Mathematics Teacher July 2019- Oct 2020

Designed and implemented curriculum for Mathematics

Proficient in creating engaging learning materials.
_Monitored students progress and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly.
Graded assignments and exams, offering constructive feedback to enhance understanding,
__Track and document students progress, adapting strategies as needed._
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Extracurricular activities (include hobbies, clubs/organizations, part-time employment, etc.)

______Playing cricket, playing table tennis, gardening
Member of MEGSO
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What about this position really interest you?
The opportunity to enhance my skills and improve my knowledge to advance in my career.

What traits/skills do you have that would make you a great SI Leader?

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical ability.

Creative lesson planning
Behavioral management
Patience and understanding
Communication skills
Time management
Critical thinking

What do you think would be most challenging about being an SI Leader?

The most challenging thing about being an SI leader is maintaining a balance between providing
guidance without giving away answers, as well as creating a learning environment.

What do you think are the differences between teaching, tutoring, and being an SI Leader?

Teaching involves formal instruction, tutoring provides personalized help, and SI leadership
focuses on group study and study skills.

List 3 study strategies that have helped you succeed in college:

Active Note-Taking: Summarize lecture content in your own words, ask questions, and make
connections as you take notes. This active approach enhances comprehension and retention.
Pomodoro Technique: Break study sessions into focused intervals (e.g., 25 minutes of studying
followed by a 5-minute break). This helps maintain concentration and prevents burnout.
Concept Mapping: Create visual representations of complex topics by connecting related
concepts with lines and keywords. This technique aids in understanding relationships between
ideas.

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Academic/professional references: (application will NOT be considered if section is left
blank)

Name: _______Avinash________________________ Relationship: Manager

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Email Address: [email protected]____________________________

Name: _____Arun__________________________ Relationship: Manager

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Email Address: [email protected]____________________

Personal reference:

Name: ______________Aniq_________________ Relationship: Supervisor

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Email Address: [email protected]_______________________

I hereby attest that all the information shared in the application to be truthful and exact.

Syed shaaz mufeed 09-01-2023

Signature | Date

Other application requirements: 40-60 seconds video of yourself including introduction,

why you want to become an SI Leader, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please
attach your video and a copy of your SPRING 2022 schedule in calendar view.

Please return all applications through email with the application saved as a word document
and attach to this email: [email protected] any questions, call (815) 753-8586.
Updated 11/2021