FYSSH Peer Coach

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking enthusiastic Peer Coaches to support first-year students in their transition to university life. This role involves providing guidance, assisting with academic skills, and promoting the First-Year Student Success Hub. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to helping others succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on new students while developing your own leadership and organizational abilities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, technology, and time management skills are essential.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Assist new freshmen with major exploration and academic success skills.
• Promote initiatives at information tables and campus events.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Technology Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Completed at least 24 credit hours

1-2 Years of College

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Oce hours: M-F, 8:15am-4:30pm. Peer Coaches work 15-20 hours each week within the First-Year Student Success Hub oce hours.

Must be able to attend training August 11th-15th (8:15am-4:30pm each day) and scheduled office hours beginning the week of August 18th.

Within the First-Year Student Success Hub, Peer Coaches provide an opportunity for freshmen to discuss their goals and concerns with another student who understands the challenges that come with the transition from high school to college. Peer Coaches hold initial appointments with ALL new freshmen, work closely with Pathfinder students, explore majors with undeclared students, and discuss study strategies pertaining to each students study type. Additionally, Peer Coaches help staff our Pathfinder Study Tables, First-Year Student Success Hub front desk, and other essential duties as needed to effectively support the greater mission of NKU.

Interested students must have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours by the end of the Spring 2025 semester.

The selected candidates will be asked to make at least a two-semester commitment to working with the First-Year Student Success Hub.

Ideal qualifications include a positive attitude about NKU, involvement in campus activities, and a desire to help new students. Must possess strong communication, technology and time management skills.

Student must be very organized, detail-oriented, responsible and able to work in a professional environment. All interested students must fill out an online student employment application.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A CURRENT RESUME AND COVER LETTER ATTACHED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Working Title	FYSSH Peer Coach
Department	First Year Student Success Hub
Type of Work Study	Federal, Institutional
Building/Office Location	UC - University Center
Work Schedule
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities	Peer Coaches will work with with ALL new freshmen on major exploration and academic success skills. They will also support transition to the university for all new freshmen. Peer Coaches serve as positive role models of student success. Tasks include, but aren't limited to: Assist with UNV 101 sections Present on skills such as time management and student engagement Assist with creating content for the First-Year Student Success Hub social media accounts Promote the First-Year Student Success Hub and their initiatives at information tables in high traffic areas (Student Union, University Center, etc.) and at small-to-large scale campus events. Evening and weekend hours may be scheduled on an occasional, infrequent basis. Peer Coaches are eligible for Super Priority Registration!
Qualifications
Minimum Education	1-2 Years of College
Pay Rate	$10/hour

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	20241813
Job Open Date	02/05/2025
Job Close Date	08/24/2025
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14370