Part Time - Chaiken Center - Peer Success Coach
Part Time - Chaiken Center - Peer Success Coach
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Peer Success Coaches (PSC) represent an integral part of The Chaiken Center for Student Success. PSCs will work with students on an individual and group basis to help them developacademic and success skills. PSCs will represent The Chaiken Center at campus events and will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Chaiken Center staff faculty and university staff in delivering and developing academic coaching and providing feedback to improve student services. PSCs will have the opportunity to develop as leaders by learning and honing a variety of skills. They will have the opportunity to participate in problem solving and creativity as they determine effective ways of engaging with students who learn in different ways. PSCs will also develop and finetune organizational skills as they balance individual student appointments and group sessions. This opening also allows PSCs to enhance their communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for students who have an interest in the helping professions such as: education customer/client services or any occupation in which you will utilize problemsolving creativity and communication skills.
Job Duties
- PSCs will be responsible for working with individual students and groups of studentstohelp their peers develop and hone academic skills and to incorporate these skills into habitual practices.
- PSCs must be dependable responsible and patient.
- PSCs will be expected to work collaboratively and abide by a professional code of conduct.
- PSCs must document every academic coaching session using departmentapproved documentation protocol.
- PSCs will be expected to be prompt for appointments and classes take complete and organized notes manage time efficiently handle problems tactfully and effectively and keep information regarding all students confidential.
- PSCs will be expected to attend ongoingprofessional developmentand monthly staff meetings.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 which must be maintained while serving as a PSC.
- PSCs should possess effective and strong academic/success and interpersonal skills and responsible work ethic.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity equity inclusion and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
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