PLUS Student Peer Academic Coach

PLUS Student Peer Academic Coach

PLUS Student Peer Academic Coaches will: complete CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) levels 1, 2, & 3 training during the term for which they are hired. Coaches will also shadow at least one seasoned peer academic coach during sessions to prepare for independently coaching the following term. A peer academic coach must be available to work at least five (5) hours per week during their first quarter. This includes but not limited to three (3) hours of CRLA training and two (2) hours of shadowing per week. During following academic terms, coaches must be available to work at least (5) hours per week: four (4) hours of coaching students in one-on-one and/or small group sessions and one (1) hour of preparation time. Peer academic coaches will support students with academic skills such as: time management, study and test-taking strategies, note-taking, fixed and growth mindset, motivation/attitude, emotional wellness, and so much more.

PLUS Student Peer Academic Coaches will:

• Turn in biweekly paperwork, complete Navigate reports, and digital EagleNet timesheets by the deadlines set by PLUS staff.
• Regularly check their EWU email account for messages from their supervisor, graduate student assistants (GSAs), and students.
• Participate in quarterly staff and peer observations/evaluations and attend weekly paid College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) training (Levels 1, 2, and 3 are required).
• Complete supplemental training (attend monthly meetings, professional development workshops, etc.).
• Help students improve academic skills relevant to their disciplines and employ metacognitive learning strategies. They may be required to refer students to suitable resources on campus based on student assessment.

This position will report to Samer Alrayes, PLUS Retention Specialist - Academic Coaching in the PLUS Program. 

This position will work a maximum of 19 hours per week based on availability and may have opportunities for weekend and evening work. (Note: If a student employee works other campus positions the total maximum hours between all of the positions is 19 hours per week).   

Required Qualifications

Students interested in becoming a PLUS academic coach must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Have and maintain an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Have at least sophomore standing
• Be able to attend weekly trainings
• Applicant must be able to manage conflict, collaborate, and work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Applicant must be able to work with others at all levels, have a professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and emotional intelligence.

Eligible candidates must:

• Possess a flexible schedule
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have computer literacy
• Be comfortable utilizing Zoom (creating meetings, using various functions- share screen, mute and video controls, etc.)
• Be comfortable utilizing Google Drive
• Be honest, reliable, organized, and sensitive to the needs of a diverse campus population
• Regularly check their EWU e-mail account and respond promptly when contacted by their supervisor
• Be able to follow protocol and adhere to the policies of the PLUS Program
• Be responsive to student and supervisor feedback

The PLUS Program reserves the right to make program changes when needed.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. 

Student employees are subject to EWU’s employment Policies and Procedures and the EWU Student Code of Conduct. As a student employee, you are expected to adhere to both. Please be advised that violations of the EWU Student Code of Conduct may affect your employment on campus, even if the conduct occurs beyond the scope of your job responsibilities.