State WIEmployment Status Part TimePosition Status Limited TermPosition Status Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 08/07/2026Position Type StaffJob Family Academic Program Management and Instructional Services# Hours Per Week 10Position OverviewBe The Difference Begins with Great People.Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well‑rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work‑life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.The Educational Opportunity Program's Student Support Services (SSS) Summer Program seeks engaged and motivated graduate students to serve as Seminar Leaders supporting incoming Marquette University freshmen enrolled in accredited summer courses .Seminar Leaders play a key role in helping students make a successful transition to college‑level learning by reinforcing academic content while intentionally building study skills, transitional skills, academic confidence, and classroom readiness .As a federally funded TRIO program , Student Support Services is designed to support first‑generation and low‑income students . Seminar Leaders are essential partners in helping students navigate expectations, develop effective learning habits, and successfully complete their summer coursework.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTraining & PreparationMandatory training and orientation will take place during the week of June 22Training will focus on:Understanding the EOP / SSS mission and TRIO frameworkSupporting first‑generation college studentsApplying high‑impact educational practicesEffective seminar facilitation and academic coaching strategiesCreating engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environmentsPotential Course AreasOpenings may be available in the following subject areas:History 1002 – Western Civilization from 1725Biology 1009 – Biology for Non‑Science MajorsSociology 1001Theology 1001Math 1700 – StatisticsKey ResponsibilitiesSupport incoming freshmen enrolled in accredited summer courses by reinforcing course content and academic expectationsAssist students in developing college‑level study skills , including time management, note‑taking, test preparation, critical reading, and active learning strategiesAttend and observe the corresponding university course to stay aligned with instructional goals and course pacingDesign and facilitate interactive academic seminars connected to course materialHold regular office hours to provide individualized academic supportLead small‑group tutorials and collaborative learning sessions as neededUtilize high‑impact practices (e.g., active learning, peer discussion, reflection, applied problem‑solving) to enhance student learningCreate engaging, creative, and inclusive learning experiences that encourage participation and confidenceSupport the unique needs of first‑generation students , including navigating college expectations, academic norms, and help‑seeking behaviorsCollaborate with EOP / SSS staff to monitor progress and promote successful course completionRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBachelor's degree or be pursuing an undergraduate degree and experience working with students in your respective discipline. Related experience with students or community groups that address issues affecting low‑income and minority populations. Ability to teach in a virtual, in‑person and/or hybrid mode.Preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMaster's Degree preferred.Current graduate student at Marquette University or a related institutionStrong academic background in one or more of the listed subject areasFamiliarity with high‑impact practices and student‑centered teaching approachesExperience working with first‑generation and/or underrepresented studentsAbility to communicate complex concepts clearly and adapt instruction to diverse learning stylesCreative, engaging, and relational teaching styleCommitment to the mission of EOP Student Support Services and educational accessRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsCurriculum VitaeCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationTeaching PhilosophyUnofficial TranscriptsReferencesPosting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).EOE StatementIt is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.Department Educ Opportunity ProgPosting Date 02/26/2026#J-18808-Ljbffr