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Peer Academic Coach

#20117
Academic Advising Center

Details:

  • Category: On-Campus
  • Position Type: Student Hourly
  • Posted on: March 15, 2018
  • Open until: filled has been filled
  • Work Hours: Up to 15 hrs/wk
  • Wage: $9
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

  • The College Connections program is seeking approximately 6 Peer Academic Coaches for the Fall 2018 semester to support cohorts of approximately 25 first-year students. In addition to meeting with students during bi-weekly 30-minute appointments, coaches serve as teaching assistants for UNIV 1050: College Student Success. Coaches assist students as they develop and strengthen skills that promote resilience, confidence, and self-directed learning.

Such skills include…

  • Clarifying academic goals and practical steps towards these goals
  • Building motivation, self-confidence, and accountability,
  • Implementing routines for organization and time management,
  • Strengthening study skills (i.e. reading comprehension, note-taking, review, and test-taking strategies),
  • Accessing resources, and
  • Adapting to new challenges.

To apply, submit your contact information, a resume, and a letter of interest (in PDF format) to the following Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9qJ6ygRry2zkDoNesYMLB11NNlxKOItMgrmXkXQxFhjUTkg/viewform?usp=sf_link

First consideration of applicants will be Friday, April 6. Invitations to interview will be sent by email.

Qualifications:

  • Sophomore status or higher
  • 3.25 GPA or higher
  • Full-time student at SUU
  • FERPA training and certification required upon hire
  • Secondary Education majors desired
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