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Job Opportunity: Academic Coach:Lamar UniversityJob description:Academic Coach
Posting DetailsPosting SummaryPosition Title: Academic Coach Posting Number: STU307 VP Area: Sr. Assoc Provost Area Division: Enrollment Management Division Department: Center for Academic Success Job location: Student manager: Marla Singleton Work Study Required?: No Job tasks: Overview: » Academic Coaches serve in a one-on-one academic mentorship function for students who want to improve their organizational abilities, time management, study expertise, and more. As a more practiced learner, you will connect with students who want to improve their learning abilities. Academic Coaching provides intentional, individual support aimed at fostering academic success for undergraduate students. They work individually with students, assessing their strengths and needs, and devising a personalized plan of action. The Academic Coach position is intended to be held for a full academic year. » The goal of the Academic Coaching program is to enrich, enhance, and facilitate the student learning practice at Lamar University. Coaches will provide services primarily via individual appointments with students with the opportunity to provide workshops on various academic success topics for the campus at large. General Description: » all over the semester, Academic Coaches meet individually with students to identify academic goals, develop learning expertise, address challenges, and assess progress. The coaching practice enables students to engage in learning and goal-setting autonomously all over their college career. » Coaches must be able to work 10 hours per week. Additional hours may be available depending on demand for program services. Essential Functions: » Provide peer support, model effective learning, and serve as an accountcapability partner to other undergraduate students who are participating in the Academic Coaching program. » Assist students with identifying and overcoming barriers to their academic success in one-on-one sessions. » Deliver presentations on various academic expertise and strategies to student organizations and across campus. » Maintain confidentiality and uphold FERPA requirements. » Provide guidance, support, and discuss expertise such as college-level time management, study strategies, prosperously navigating the university environment, stress management, and more to various population of students. » Achieve and advance certification through the College Reading and Language Association (CRLA) as a Peer Educator. Pay raises are commensurate with additional CRLA certifications. (All training is paid, and we work with your class schedule to determine your work hours). » Other tasks as assigned by the Academic Coaching Specialist. Communication » Meet regularly with the program specialists to discuss program objectives and needs. » Communicate with student-employee team members. » Promote student consciousness of all programs/services offered. » Participate in outreach and tabling events. Pay Rate: $12 per hour, maximum 10 hours per week Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in good standing. » Enrolled or planning to enroll in the Fall 2024 semester. » Junior or Senior status in the Fall 2024 semester. » Must be available for pre-semester training and regular staff meetings. » Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication expertise. » Position requires a 1 academic year commitment - Fall 2024 Semester and Spring 2025 Semester. » Strong study expertise and prosperous student habits and behaviors. » Capacity and desire to work with students of various backgrounds. » Highly dependable, punctual, and adaptable. » capability to work independently and as part of a team. » Strong academic expertise and habits that you can model for students. » capability to clearly explain information in multiple ways. » capability to quickly establish rapport with others. » Belief that anyone can grow and improve regardless of where they start. Physical Requirements: » Visual acuity to read written or printed text on screens or paper. » capability to communicate effectively verbally and/or through writing. » Manual dexterity for writing, typing, and reaching. » capability to move safely to and from various buildings across campus. » capability to lift and move objects no heavier than 10 pounds. Certifications Required: Work Hours: Coaches must be able to work 10 hours per week. Additional hours may be available depending on demand for program services. Job Conditions: » Work is indoors and sedentary. » Schedule is subject to change according to student worker availcapability and department need. Additional Instructions for candidates: » Letters of Recommendation (2) » Resume » Cover letter explaining your reasons for applying to be an Academic Coach and why you believe you could be a strong coach/mentor for other students. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Do you have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and in good standing? » Yes » No » * Are you Enrolled or planning to enroll in the Fall 2024 semester and will be at Junior or Senior status in the Fall 2024 semester? » Yes » No Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Letter of Reference 1 » Letter of Reference 2 » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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