Nursing Study Session Leader

Requisition:

202400119ST

Title:

Nursing Study Session Leader

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

Yes

Department:

Nursing

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:

5-10

Hiring Rate:

10.00

Preferred Student Classification:

Junior 2nd semester and Senior first semester

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Nursing Study Session Leaders will work to provide a welcoming environment that is conducive to students needs and supports student success. As a Study Session Leader you are providing an example to the students by your actions in and outside the classroom. Students will prepare for and lead weekly 2-2.5 hour Study Sessions for Soph2, J1, or J2 students using Socratic questioning along with engaged-learning strategies to help participants learn and understand the science and art of nursing. Peer leaders will also integrate wellness activities throughout the semester and are expected to role model and encourage participants to engage in regular wellness-related activities.

Other Requirements for the Position:

1. Minimum nursing GPA 3.0 (preferred)
2. Good communication and teamwork skills
3. Effective time management and organizational skills

In this position, selected mentors will participate in a day-long training to be held at the beginning of the semester @ TWC. During the first 2 weeks of the semester (while groups are still being formed), we’ll ask for 2 mentors each for So2, J1, & J2 cohorts to lead a general mentoring session for any student interested. Small-group sessions should then start week #3. You’ll work approx. 5-6 hours/week including session preparation and required post-session activities. There is also a monthly mentor meeting and an end-of-semester meeting for overall debrief.
Open Date:

04/22/2024

Position Number:

9N9173

Contact Name & Title:

Cynthia Gallatin

Contact Phone:

936-202-5116

Contact Email:

cjn020@shsu.edu

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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