What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT-ASC-Summer Success Academy Peer Success Coach position at Student?
Overview
The Academic Support Center Summer Success Academy (SSA) Peer Success Coaches are student leaders that provide life skills mentoring and programming leadership for students participating in the Summer Success Academy. SSA Peer Success Coaches assist students with developing a success-oriented growth mindset. They tutor time management and organization strategies, communication skills, and methods for overcoming challenges and acquiring new and improved habits. Additionally, they participate in weekly Success Seminars (MWF 9am-12pm), help to lead study sessions, and organize weekly off-campus excursions and on-campus programs.
Department Name: Academic Support Center
Job Reports To:
Allison Davis, Associate Director of the Academic Support Center
Hours and Pay Rate:
20 hours/week. Students Pay Rate: $16.30
Length of Employment: Applicants need to be available to be on campus May 31-July 2 and must also be available for training in May (May training can be remote if necessary).
Application Process: Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and include a cover letter, resume, and the name of a current IC faculty person that can serve as their reference. Qualified Applicants will be invited to interview. Please submit applications as soon as possible, but no later than April 27th.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Working primarily in the Academic Support Center, SSA Peer Success Coaches assist SSA Peers with college student development and accountability. Students will work approximately 20 hours/week during the program. Examples of some tasks are outlined below. Tasks will be assigned based on individual student experience.
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Participation in weekly success seminars.
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Facilitate Success Study Sessions.
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Attend weekly team meetings and trainings.
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Organize and lead weekend off-campus excursions.
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Organize and lead weekly on-campus activities.
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Provide 1:1 support to SSA students when needed.
Qualifications:
Good academic standing & recommended by faculty/staff (GPA 3.0 or above)
Excellent judicial standing (no current Student Conduct violations)
Excellent communication skills
Desire to grow and learn
Commitment to student success
Sophomore Standing
Available to live on campus in provided housing May 31-July 2
Preferred Qualifications - all of the above, plus:
Experience as a Peer Success Coach in the Academic Support Center
Excellent academic standing
Student leadership experience
Experience with program development and facilitation
Experience with diverse populations
Understands the principles of cultural humility and safety for diverse populations
Salary : $16