Extra Help/ Peer Coach

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Type of Position:
Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:
Student Retention Initiatives

Department’s Website:

https://ualr.edu/studentsuccess

Summary of Job Duties:
The Extra Help/Peer Coach serves as an academic resource for students, providing guidance, support, and assistance to help them navigate college life successfully. They work directly with students to establish academic goals and identify potential barriers while fostering a supportive environment conducive to learning and personal growth. The Peer Coaches will work in the Ottenheimer Library Learning Commons from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education/Experience:

• Currently enrolled as a student at the UA Little Rock (Spring 2024 and plan to register for Fall 2024);

• Completion of 30 or more hours of coursework (sophomore standing or higher);

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75;

• Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S.

Hours: The Peer Coaches will work in the Ottenheimer Library Learning Commons from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, fourteen weeks each semester (fall/spring).

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Coaching/mentoring/teaching/or tutoring college students

• Knowledge of academic success skills

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet one-on-one with students in person or virtually for one or two sessions per week as scheduled through TracCloud;

• Attend required monthly training sessions (paid) in the Learning Commons;

• Peer Coaches are physically located in the Learning Commons;

• Maintain accurate documentation of student meetings;

• Provide updates to the AARO Coaching Coordinator regarding students’ progress;

• Assess student’s needs and develop an individual plan to provide personalized support;

• Comply with FERPA requirements to maintain the confidentiality of student records;

• Communicate any training needs and/or student concerns to the AARO Coaching Coordinator;

• Assist with program outreach and/or workshops as requested by AARO Coaching Coordinator

• Perform other duties assigned by the AARO Coaching Coordinator;

• Peer Coaches must be available to work at least four hours per week during hours of operation from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, in the Learning Commons;

• Peer Coaching starts the second week of each semester and goes until Week 15 of the semester. (No peer coaching the first week of classes and the last week of classes and finals.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of establishing trust & rapport to create an environment where students feel safe to share their personal challenges and concerns;

• Knowledge of study strategies, goal setting, organizational skills & time management skills;

• Knowledge of individual learning styles and needs;

• Demonstrate active listening: engage with students’ perspectives, emotions, and concerns to understand their viewpoints thoroughly;

• Demonstrate positive communication: convey messages with optimism, clarity, and empathy to foster mutual understanding and collaboration with students;

• Demonstrate ethics and integrity: demonstrate honesty and accountability in actions and decisions, maintaining trust and credibility.

• Ability to provide feedback: Offer constructive comments and insights aimed at improving academic performance in a supportive and respectful manner;

• Ability to reframe thinking for positive outcomes;

• Ability to work one-on-one or in small groups with students;

• Ability to ask powerful questions to pose thought-provoking inquiries that stimulate critical thinking, self-reflection, and deeper insights into students’ issues or challenges.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$15.00 an hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload your resume, cover letter, and transcript. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Heather Reed, Director, [email protected], 501.916.5641

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
No