FWS - Peer Academic Success Coach

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Student

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students.

Department Name, location of department: Office of Student Support, Forest Grove (Clark Hall)

Academic success coaching is a developmental, collaborative process that helps students strengthen the knowledge, skills, and habits necessary for long-term academic success. The Office of Student Support is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and inquisitive student leaders to join our team. As a Peer Academic Success Coach, you will play a vital role in student support. You will support students with time management and study skills, help implement academic success programming, and serve as a friendly, knowledgeable face connecting students to student support and academic success services.

• Peer academic coaching sessions
• Conduct initial and ongoing one-on-one meetings with students to provide foundational, strengths-based coaching in areas such as building a study schedule, preparing for classes and exams, and active reading
• Recognize when a student needs deeper or longer-term support and refer them to a staff Academic Success Coach
• Complete brief session notes or records after meetings
• Contribute to the peer academic coaching program’s success by adhering to OSS policies and procedures, providing feedback to improve academic coaching services, and participating in observations by supervisors
• Programming & Event Support
• Assist professional staff with planning, promoting, setting up, and implementing programs and events (e.g., tabling, workshops)
• Promote services through class presentations
• Academic Coaching Space Care & Management
• Complete initial and ongoing required training, reading and responding to updates and communications from supervisor, and participating in meetings throughout the year.
• Monitor inventory of student support supplies (e.g., fidgets, outreach materials, tools and handouts) and restock them as needed
• Hours:
  
  ~5 hours per week during the academic year
• Pay rate: $16.80/hr
• Supervisor:
  Academic Success Coach, Director of Office of Student Support
• Location:
  
  Clark Hall
• Duration:
  January 2027 through the  academic year, with possible continuation through  academic year
• Applicants are screened and qualified applicants are selected on an ongoing basis as applications are received. Applications received after open positions are filled will not be considered.
• A resume and supplemental questions are required for this job application.

• Describe a time when you changed the way you studied. What did you discover about yourself as a learner? (100 word limit)
• Why is time management important? What are some time management strategies that you use currently? (100 word limit)

Required

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student and in good academic standing
• Available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week during the academic terms, possibly including evening hours
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Reliability, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to model effective learning and problem-solving strategies
• Ability to solve problems collaboratively
• Commitment to supporting the success of fellow students
• Committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through creating an environment where all learners are recognized, respected, and feel a sense of belonging

Preferred

• Prior experience in leadership, mentoring, tutoring, or similar roles
• Demonstrated growth in effective study habits and time management