What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Academic Coach position at American University?
About the Department/Unit
Office of Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services/Student-Athlete Support Program.
Essential Functions
Peer Academic Coaches will:
- Support individualized academic plans created by Student-Athlete Support Program (SASP) staff in a supervised study hall session with a specific case load of student-athletes.
- Monitor the student-athletes' academic progress each session
- Maintain detailed notes outlining what student-athletes accomplished in the supervised study hall period, updating SASP staff appropriately
- Assist student-athletes in developing effective study skills and academic habits in the areas of time management, study strategies, critical reading skills, note-taking, test-taking, etc.
- Recommend and assist student-athletes in obtaining and utilizing campus resources (Tutoring, Writing Center, Math & Stat Lab, Library, faculty office hours, etc.)
- Meet weekly with supervisor (Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Support Program)
- Provide support to SASP projects, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- 12-15 Hours Per Week
- Hours include:
- Monday 9:30-11 AM
- Tuesday 9:30-11 AM
- Wednesday 9:30-11 AM, afternoons
- Thursday 9:30-11 AM
- Friday 9:30-11 AM
Salary Range
- $16.50 per hour
Required Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled American University degree-seeking graduate student.
- Excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet established work deadlines
- Familiarity with academic skills development (time management, study strategies, critical reading skills, etc)
- Familiarity with basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.).
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress and 3.0 GPA throughout your degree program.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Knowledge of and prior work experience in academic support or education
- Teaching or academic tutoring experience in a one-on-one or group setting
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- To apply, please submit:
- A resume or CV.
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