Peer Academic Coach - Student hourly
Peer Academic Coach - Student hourly
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Job Description
Job Description:
Peer Academic Coaches as representatives of the Peer Academic Coaching Program will meet with students at a minimum of 34 times a semester to discuss develop and help implement better study skills and life habits. They are student role models who enjoy engaging their peers in the coaching process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Peer Academic Coach you will:95
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
9 AM 7 PM
Contact Information to Applicants
Bhargavi Krishnan:
Position Overview
KUs Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support offers a portfolio of collaborative innovative academic support programs and services to students faculty and staff. The Wingspan provides individual and group support through its Peer Academic Coaching program Supplemental Instruction (SI) program Learning and Tutoring Services and Writing Center Services. The Wingspan is a part of the University Academic Support Centers (UASC) a comprehensive student support program consisting of two unique centers designed to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of students at the University of Kansas. UASC supports the Universitys commitment to the academic success and holistic development of students. UASC programs encourage student participation both in and out of the classroom support academic and personal development and link students to other campus and community resources for academic and personal support and development. University Academic Support Centers is a department within Academic Affairs.
Our Peer Academic Coaches will offer inperson and online academic coaching appointments facilitate smallgroup accountability sessions body doubling to empower all students at the University of Kansas. Conversations are focused on building better study skills consistent life habits and connecting to resources on campus.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.(optional)
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. One professional reference.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 4/15/2024. The review of applications is ongoing hires will be made throughout the posting period.
Employment Conditions
Per the State of Kansas student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or nonexempt/hourly).
Job Description:
Peer Academic Coaches as representatives of the Peer Academic Coaching Program will meet with students at a minimum of 34 times a semester to discuss develop and help implement better study skills and life habits. They are student role models who enjoy engaging their peers in the coaching process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Peer Academic Coach you will:95
- Conduct inperson and virtual (via Zoom) coaching appointments with students to develop academic beliefsbehaviors and habits related to studying managing self and time reading and more.
- Connect and refer students to other campus resources.
- Attend and participate in regular peer coaching training team meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Create a safe environment for peer coaching.
- Facilitate small group accountability sessions (body doubling) to peers requesting this support.
- Support students in preparing for upcoming exams or projects and building good study skills or techniques.
- Support with outreach efforts not limited to tabling at events emailing making phone calls to students making flyers etc. during down times.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
9 AM 7 PM
Contact Information to Applicants
Bhargavi Krishnan:
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing.
- Must be an undergraduate student at KU.
- Understand and believe in the mission of the Writing and Learning Center.
- Exhibit empathy responsibility positive attitude confidence flexibility team orientation strong energy levels and excellent communication skills.
- Relate well with student and faculty/staff.
- Able to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Demonstrate a desire to learn grow and foster a sense of community among peers.
- Be organized and strive to be role models to peers.
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop selfawareness and build teamwork and helping skills.
- One faculty or instructor or staff member who can speak to your ability as someone with empathic skills organization communication skills.
- During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1 have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2 be preenrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3 be enrolled in summer session or 4 be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)
- Coaching or Mentoring experience.
- Ability to speak multiple languages.
Position Overview
KUs Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support offers a portfolio of collaborative innovative academic support programs and services to students faculty and staff. The Wingspan provides individual and group support through its Peer Academic Coaching program Supplemental Instruction (SI) program Learning and Tutoring Services and Writing Center Services. The Wingspan is a part of the University Academic Support Centers (UASC) a comprehensive student support program consisting of two unique centers designed to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of students at the University of Kansas. UASC supports the Universitys commitment to the academic success and holistic development of students. UASC programs encourage student participation both in and out of the classroom support academic and personal development and link students to other campus and community resources for academic and personal support and development. University Academic Support Centers is a department within Academic Affairs.
Our Peer Academic Coaches will offer inperson and online academic coaching appointments facilitate smallgroup accountability sessions body doubling to empower all students at the University of Kansas. Conversations are focused on building better study skills consistent life habits and connecting to resources on campus.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.(optional)
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. One professional reference.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 4/15/2024. The review of applications is ongoing hires will be made throughout the posting period.
Employment Conditions
Per the State of Kansas student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or nonexempt/hourly).
Employment Type
Hourly
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