Lead Academic Navigator-Student Hourly

SupportKU TPEacademicadvisingincluding:
40%-Provide leadAcademicNavigatoractivitiessuch as:Develop Material/resourcescommunicate with volunteer Academic Navigators assist in developing Academic Navigator volunteer schedules. Fill-in for volunteer Academic Navigators as needed/able.
45% -At the direction of the Academic Advisordeveloplearning materials for students (e.g. study guides how to guides structured writing documentsvideos other visualsetc.)andhelpthemaccess KU academicresources( Center Wingspan Testing Center etc.).
10% -Attend Academic Navigator trainingsand program events (e.g. Early Prep Orientation Family Weekend).
5% -Documentactivities related to AcademicNavigators.

Disclaimer
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Work Schedule
Monday through Friday
Flexible Hours

Contact Information to Applicants
Faye

1. Student in good academic standing.
2. Demonstrated experience using technologies related to learning such as: MS Office (Outlook email and calendar in particular) Canvas Quizlet etc. as shown in application materials.
3. Completion or current enrollment in C&T 222 TPE Peer Navigator Service Learning OR completion of C&T 598: TPE Navigators.

1. Experience working with people with disabilities or mentoring others.
2. Previous experience providing tutoring or other academic support.
3. Experience with and knowledge of a variety of KU resources and student services.
4. Demonstration of responsibility positive attitude flexibility and strong interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrated organization skills.
6. Work Study Eligible.

Position Overview
KU Transition to Postsecondary Education(KU TPE)isa 2-year undergraduateprogramfor KUstudentswith intellectualand developmentaldisabilities(IDD). Students in TPE take courses at KU have career internships and enjoy campus life with the other KU is a KU student facilitator who provides administrative support totheTPEAcademicAdvisor executes coursework adaptations as outlined by the Academic Advisorandprovidesstudent leadership toother TPE AcademicNavigators andTPEstudents.

Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday August 10 2026. For consideration please apply no later than Friday August 28 2026.


Position Requirements
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 pre-enrolled in the 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).

Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.