Peer Academic Assistant (Student)

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Department:

SASP Support

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Peer Academic Assistant position is designed to support student-athletes’ academic success by providing one-on-one coaching in study skills, monitoring progress, and assisting with access to campus resources in coordination with SASP staff.

Responsibilities:

• Support individualized academic plans created by Student-Athlete Support Program (SASP) staff in a supervised study hall session with a specific case load of student-athletes.

• Monitor the student-athletes' academic progress each session.

• Maintain detailed notes outlining what student-athletes accomplished in the supervised study hall period, updating SASP staff appropriately.

• Assist student-athletes in developing effective study skills and academic habits in the areas of time management, study strategies, critical reading skills, note-taking, test-taking, etc.

• Recommend and assist student-athletes in obtaining and utilizing campus resources (Tutoring, Writing Center, Math & Stat Lab, Library, faculty office hours, etc.).

• Meet weekly with supervisor (Director, Student-Athlete Support).

• Provide support to SASP projects, as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 15-20 hours per week.

• The position duration is for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Semesters.

Salary Range:

• $18.50-$19 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled American University degree-seeking student.

• Excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet established work deadlines.

• Familiarity with academic skills development (time management, study strategies, critical reading skills, etc).

• Familiarity with basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.).

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress and 3.0 GPA throughout your degree program.

​ Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of and prior work experience in academic support or education.

• Teaching or academic tutoring experience in a one-on-one or group setting.

Additional Information:

• Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume or CV.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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