STUDENT-ASC-Summer Success Academy Peer Success Coach

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.  

• Participation in weekly success seminars. 

• Facilitate Success Study Sessions.  

• Attend weekly team meetings and trainings. 

• Organize and lead weekend off-campus excursions.  

• Organize and lead weekly on-campus activities.  

• 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  

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designate