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 on the Academic Affairs Team to be part of the Wolak Learning Fellows program. NOTE: YOU NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS SNHU398 IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.  If you have not yet taken SNHU398, please contact Lori Williams for more information. 

Wolak Learning Fellows is a program where student employees are selected to help support teaching and learning in a class where many students typically struggle.  This is an excellent leadership opportunity that can help you in graduate school applications and when applying for jobs.  

Please note:

• You must have successfully completed and passed SNHU398.

• This Academic Affairs position is different from the Peer Educator position through the Wolak Learning Center.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply SNHU398 course content and pedagogical concepts to foster a more inclusive, engaging, and effective classroom environment (Equity & Inclusion, Critical Thinking).

• Collaborate with faculty, SNHU398 students, and fellow Learning Fellows to assess and address classroom needs, contributing to a culture of shared learning and innovation (Teamwork, Leadership).

• Support student learning by providing peer-to-peer academic assistance during class sessions to deepen subject comprehension and encourage active engagement (Communication, Equity & Inclusion).

• Consistently attend all scheduled class sessions, arriving prepared and on time to uphold the standards of professionalism and accountability (Professionalism).

• Participate in a weekly class huddle (1 hour/week) to reflect on classroom observations, co-develop instructional strategies, and align efforts with course goals (Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork).

• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and preparedness for all assigned meetings and responsibilities (Professionalism).

• Adapt to additional tasks or assignments as needed, maintaining a flexible and proactive mindset (Professionalism, Career & Self-Development).

Minimum Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an Undergraduate On-Campus Day program at SNHU (Career & Self-Development).

• Achieve a grade of B or higher in the course you will support (Critical Thinking, Professionalism).

• Successfully taken and completed SNHU398 (Career & Self-Development)

• Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, and dependability as foundational elements of success in this role (Professionalism).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Patient, enthusiastic to lead others, compassionate, and helpful.

• Open-minded, reflective, and motivated to support faculty and peers.

Learning Outcomes (NACE Competencies)

Listed above, in parentheses, after each Job Responsibility and Minimum Qualification.

Work Schedule

• You will attend every session of one course where you are a Learning Fellow. (about 2.5 hours a week)

• You will attend one weekly huddle with your team. (about 1 hour a week)

• 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.  Your schedule will be established during the first week of employment, at which time you can consult with your supervisor for additional hours beyond this schedule including, but not limited to, the potential for supporting other Academic Affairs initiatives, running huddles and/or review sessions, mentoring SNHU398 students, and data collection.

• 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 [email protected].

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.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully engage in any part of the application or hiring process, please complete the Accommodation Request form or contact us at 603-626-9447. A member from the Employee Accommodation Support Center will be in contact with you within two business days to discuss your request.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $13.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.