Student Hourly-Peer Academic Coach

Position OverviewKU’s Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support offers a portfolio of collaborative, innovative academic support programs and services to students, faculty, and staff. 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 University’s commitment to 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 in-person and online academic coaching appointments and facilitate accountability sessions to empower students at the University of Kansas. Conversations are focused on building better study skills, consistent life habits, and connecting to resources on campus.

Job DescriptionPeer Academic Coaches, as representatives of the Peer Academic Coaching Program, will meet with students to discuss, develop, and help implement better study skills and life habits. They are student role models and academic partners who enjoy engaging their peers in the coaching process.

75% - Academic Coaching Services conduct in-person and virtual coaching appointments with students to develop academic beliefs, behaviors, and habits related to studying, managing self and time, reading, and more

• Depending on availability, a peer coach may be embedded in First Year Seminar courses to support faculty members (attending one lecture per week, facilitating activities and presentations related to student success, helping connect enrolled students with resources, etc.).
• Connect and refer students to other campus resources.
• Create a safe environment for peer coaching.
• Facilitate accountability sessions (body doubling) to peers.
• Support students in preparing for upcoming exams or projects through building good study skills and techniques.
  
  

20% - Training, Professional Development, and Program Support

• Attend and participate in regular peer coaching training, team meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Support program enhancement efforts through resource development and continuous improvement projects. Support program outreach efforts through tabling at events, class visits, facilitating workshops, emailing, making flyers, etc
  
  

5% - Other Tasks as AssignedRequired Qualifications

• Be a University of Kansas undergraduate student enrolled in at least 6 hours.
• Be in good academic standing
• Previous experience working with students, faculty and staff, as demonstrated in application materials
• Previous experience working with a variety of students with various needs, interests and abilities
• Previous work experience in an environment that demonstrated learning, growth and fostered a sense of community amongst their peers
• Previous work experience that utilized organizational skills and the ability to be a role model
• Previous experience which required working independently and with a team
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching, mentoring, or teaching experience.
• Exhibit empathy, responsibility, positive attitude, confidence, flexibility, team orientation, strong energy levels, and excellent communication skills.
  
  

Position RequirementsDuring 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.Application review begins Monday, April 20 2026. For consideration, please apply no later than Friday, May 1, 2026.Contact Information to ApplicantsJordan Erwin

• 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.Additional Candidate InstructionsIn addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• One faculty, instructor, or staff member reference who can speak to your ability as someone with empathic, organization, communication skills.
• (Optional) A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
  
  

jordan.erwin@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$12 per hourAnticipated Start DateMonday August 17, 2026Apply to Job