Part-Time Biobehavioral Health Student Center Learning Partner

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* ** JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
** We are seeking BBH students who are dedicated and student-focused to provide academic support and foster student engagement through evening drop-in sessions and scheduled appointments. The Learning Partner role is ideal for individuals passionate about providing academic support to their peers and community building within the BBH department.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Drop-In Support (3 hours/week):
*** Host a minimum of one evening drop-in session per week with drop-in sessions being offered Sunday through Thursday in the BBH Student Center (BBH 232)
* Shifts are 3 hours each, scheduled between 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM or 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM based on availability
* Provide academic assistance, answer student questions, and offer guidance on assignments and course material for BBH courses, including: BBH 301W, BBH 310, BBH 411W, and/or BBH 440. Experience in two or more of these classes is preferred.
** Appointment-Based Support (Up to 3 hours/week):
*** Offer up to 3 additional hours weekly for one-on-one Zoom appointments
* These hours are only offered and compensated if a session is booked
** Additional Duties During Shifts (if no students attend):
*** Review and provide feedback on assignments submitted to the shared inbox
* Other academic duties:  + Creating academic resources  + Running exam review sessions
* Contribute to community building initiatives including:  + Plan and execute community-building initiatives  + Plan and execute events  + Conduct focus group research  + Support the peer mentoring program  + Communicate to BBH students through social media and other apps
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* Qualifications:

*** Strong academic standing with a B or higher achieved in 2 or more of the courses supported by the BBH Student Center: BBH 301W, BBH 310, BBH 411W, BBH 440
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
* Interest in creating community and providing resources for peers in the BBH program
* Comfortable using Zoom and online scheduling tools (e.g., Starfish)
* Prior experience in peer tutoring, mentoring, or academic support is strongly preferred
* Experience or willingness to learn how to provide technical support for programs and applications commonly used in BBH courses such as SPSS
* Experience or willingness to learn how to use communication and design tools such as Group Me and Canva
* Experience or willingness to further develop tutoring skills by attending Study Smarter workshops and other development opportunities offered by the university or department
** Schedule & Coverage:
*** Each Learning Partner will be assigned a minimum of one evening shift per week
** Compensation:*** $13.50/hour for a minimum of 3 hours/week and a maximum of 10 hours/week
** BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
** Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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