Student - Wolak Learning Fellow

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University is currently seeking student employees in the Center for Teaching and Learning to be part of the Wolak Learning Fellows program. Wolak Learning Fellows is a program where students employees are selected to help support teaching and learning in a class where many students typically struggle. Learn more about Learning Fellows by visiting the LEAI website: LEAI Sharepoint

Please note:

• You must be invited to participate in this program.
• This position is different from the Peer Educator position through the Wolak Learning Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take SNHU398: Design Thinking and Learning Pedagogy
• Apply 398 content/concepts to improve class culture, engagement, and assessment
• Partner with faculty and other Wolak Learning Fellows on addressing course needs
• Assist students in the classroom academically to improve their subject knowledge
• Attend all assigned class periods
• Attend assigned class huddles (1 hour per week)
• Arrive on time and prepared for all scheduled meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an Undergraduate Day program at SNHU
• Work study part of financial aid package
• Students with work study may be prioritized
• Recommendation from a faculty member to be part of Learning Fellows program
• Earn a B or better in the class that you will be supporting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Students in the Wolak Learning Fellow program are recommended by a faculty member.
• Patient, detail-oriented, compassionate, helpful
• Interested in improving teaching and learning

Work Hours:

• You will attend every session of at least one class where you are a Learning Fellow.
• You will attend one weekly huddle with your team.
• You may have the option to be a Learning Fellow in more than one section of the class or more than one class.
• All Learning Fellows do between 3-5 hours per week on average, however extra hours may be available through Wolak Learning Fellows with approval. Or you may be able to apply to be a Peer Educator through the Learning Center in addition to your role as a Wolak Learning Fellow. Contact the Learning Center for more information on the Peer Educator role, at wolaklearningcenter@snhu.edu.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

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