New England HERC

ACE Student Leader - SI Role: SI Leaders are faculty-recommended students who are trained in planning and facilitating collaborative learning study sessions for their peers within targeted courses. SI Leaders offer instructional support by attending class meetings for their specific course/section; leading weekly group study sessions outside of class; as well as providing students with tools and strategies to promote academic success within the course. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Attend all class meetings (including labs) for the course/section you are supporting  
• Plan and facilitate one-hour study sessions per week based the availability and needs of students enrolled in the course 
  • Inform direct supervisors of session meeting times and locations  
  • Actively encourage students to attend sessions 
  • Track student attendance and upload session plans to Blackboard each week 
• Assist students in developing time management, communication, and study skills to promote academic success within the course 
• Maintain consistent communication with your direct supervisors and the faculty in your SI class 
• Assist students in navigating Blackboard and understanding course expectations 
  • Help students in locating and submitting assignments 
  • Assist students in posting to a discussion board 
• Attend ACE Student Leader training and monthly meetings 
• Be aware of and advocate for the other resources and services provided at MCC 
• Model appropriate academic attitudes and behaviors to staff, faculty, and students 
• Complete other ACE Department tasks as assigned  

Position Requirements:  

• Must be recommended by a faculty member for the course you want to support and earned a B+ or higher  
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 
• Attend ACE Student Leader monthly meetings 
• Complete the required ACE Student Leader minimum 15-hour training 
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the subject matter of the course you support 
• Demonstrate an ability to work and communicate well with students of various academic levels and diverse backgrounds 
• Effectively explain concepts to others and communicate study strategies to ensure academic success within the course 
• Complete and submit all SI-related assignments and paperwork in a timely manner  
  • Submit weekly SI session plans and attendance 
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment  
• Exhibit good organizational, communication, and basic computing skills 
• Effectively market SI sessions to encourage attendance 
• SI Leaders are encouraged to work a tutoring shift in the ACE tutoring centers if possible  
• Work toward International Center for Supplemental Instruction (ICSI) SI Leader Certification 

Additional Information: 

• SI Leaders typically work 7-10 hours per week 
• Salary: $18.25 per hour 

To be considered for the SI role:  

• Submit your resume and cover letter through Interview Exchange  
• Attend one of the ACE Department's group interviews  
• Be recommended by a faculty member 

Deadline: May 31, 2026 for all application materials  

All ACE Student Leaders are required to engage in ongoing professional development  

• Required ACE Training for all- Tuesday, August 18th, in-person, LC406B  
• Required Additional SI Training- Tuesday, August 25th, in-person, LC406B 9:00am-12:00pm (paid) 
• Required Additional Online Tutors & SI Leaders- Tuesday, August 25th, in person, LC406B 12:30-2:00pm (paid) 
•  Optional Additional Training for all - week of August 31st, online sessions  

Required Monthly Meetings Meetings  

• Friday, September 18th, 9:00am-11:30am (Lowell Campus, LC406B) 
• Friday, October 16th, 9:00am-11:30am (Lowell Campus, Assembly Room) 
• Friday, November 13th, 9:30am-12:00pm (Bedford Campus, AR-Lib) 
  • Shuttle runs at 9am from Lowell and returns at 12pm 
• Friday, December 11th, 9:00am-11:30am (Lowell Campus, LC406B) 

About Middlesex Community College

At Middlesex Community College, everyone teaches, everyone learns. Collaborative in nature and innovative in practice, we educate, engage, and empower a diverse community of learners. Through transformative opportunities, we challenge and support every student to succeed and lead. Recognizing equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence and creativity, Middlesex Community College meets the evolving educational, civic and workforce needs of our local and global communities.

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