Peer Academic Coach (Undergraduate Student)

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking several Student Peer Academic Coaches - Boca Raton, FL.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

First-Generation Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) help students adjust to life at FAU. As a PAC, you support the academic transition of First-Generation College students to FAU through individualized academic coaching and by assisting in first-year courses, such as SLS 1410: FAU iSucceed. In support of the FAU iSucceed course, PACs provides student support for the instructor on record of the SLS 1410 and are responsible for monitoring a section of twenty-five students and maintaining their grades and submission within the Canvas system. PACs support First-Generation College students by making personalized recommendations regarding campus resources; by encouraging engagement on campus and in the community; by facilitating study, time management, and other academic success skills; and by modeling responsible and healthy decision-making. The position is for one academic year (summer, fall and spring semester), subject to performance and funding.

Summary of Responsibilities Include:

• Commitment to working during both the summer and fall semesters with the option of continuing in spring semester.

• Actively participates in training/staff development sessions including: -One day (approximately 8 hours) summer training retreat in June (the week prior to the start of the summer semester). Training will be virtual and consist of synchronous and asynchronous sessions. -One day (approximately 4 hours) retreat at the beginning of the fall semester. -One day (approximately 4 hours) retreat at the beginning of the spring semester.

• Attends weekly team meetings on Mondays from 1-2pm* during the summer, fall, and spring semesters (1hour per week).

• Provides individual and group academic coaching to students by appointment and drop-in basis during scheduled office hours.

• Serves as an online Section Leader in SLS 1410; FAU iSucceed course during the 6 weeks of the summer Term 3 semester.

• May be called to serve as Section Leader in SLS 1410: FAU iSucceed course during the first 8 weeks of the fall and spring semesters, as needed.

• Responds to student reflections and assignments in Canvas, delivering student outreach emails, facilitating a sense of community among the students (4-5 hours per week).

• Promotes campus engagement and use of resources through bi-weekly outreach to your assigned cohort of students via phone and email contact.

• Maintains the confidentiality of student records and respects the privacy of information disclosed by or about a student.

• Supports other first-year student experience initiatives as requested.

What You Will Do and Learn:

The National Association of Colleges and Employers has defined eight career competencies that employers seek in college graduates. We present their definitions of these competencies below with examples of how you can increase your career readiness through the Peer Academic Coach (PAC) position.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.

• Analyze student needs to develop lesson plans unique to each of your classes.

• Identify the interests and concerns specific to your students and appropriately tailor the resources, information, and opportunities that you present to them.

• Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization.

• Learn and utilize active listening and appreciative questioning skills in individual 30-minute coaching appointments.