Peer Academic Coaches

University of Montevallo; Montevallo, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Montevallo is seeking Peer Academic Coaches who are current UM students to assist fellow students with navigating campus services, academic policies, and goal setting.

Responsibilities include weekly mentee contact, supporting workshops, and helping peers improve time management and accountability. Strong communication and a 2.75+ UM GPA are expected.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
• Passed English 101 and English 102 with at least a B.
• Has a UM institutional GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Desire to help students succeed.
• Have not had any student conduct referrals in the past year (previous 2 semesters).

Responsibilities

• Identify and help students use campus services.
• Become familiar with academic policies.
• Improve time management to avoid procrastination.
• Set and maintain academic goals.
• Organize class materials and prepare for assignments/exams.
• Build self-confidence; adopt accountability strategies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with peers to aid new students' transition.
• Make weekly contact with mentees; assist with SSC-led workshops.
• Assist students in meeting attendance, grades, conduct, and accountability requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of mentees' information.
• Meet regularly with the SSC to set goals and review progress.
• Lead weekly accountability groups of 6-8 students.

Skills

Enrollment at UM

Communication skills

No conduct referrals

Education

Undergraduate student (Sophomore–Senior)

Job description

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Position Information

Posting Number

Job Title

Job Title Peer Academic Coaches

Department

Department Falcon Success Center

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $8.50 hourly

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Estimated Number of Hours Per Week

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time Temporary

Student Appointment Type

Student Appointment Type Jobship and Work-Study

General Description

Peer coaches will help students:

• Identify and use appropriate campus services;
• Become familiar with academic policies;
• Work on improving time management to avoid and/or overcome procrastination;
• Set and maintain academic goals;
• Organize class materials and prepare for assignments and exams;
• Build self-confidence;
• Adopt accountability strategies.

• -Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with peers focusing on helping new students make a smooth transition, acclimate to campus, and establish a sense of belonging;
• -Make weekly contact with mentees;
• -Assist with workshops as requested by the Student Success Coach ( SSC );
• -Assist students in meeting academic expectations (attendance, grades, conduct, and accountability);
• -Maintain confidentiality with peer’s personal information, such as contact information, issues, or problems;
• -Determine conflict resolutions and understand when to seek advice and guidance from the SSC ;
• -Be considerate, courteous, friendly, and cooperative with fellow peers, staff, and mentees;
• -Participate in mentor trainings and workshops assigned by the SSC ;
• -Meet regularly with the SSC to set goals and review progress of meeting those goals;
• -Conduct and lead weekly accountability groups consisting of 6-8 students.

Education and Experience

Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

-Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Montevallo;

-Passed English 101 and English 102 with at least a B;

-Has a UM institutional GPA of 2.75 or higher;

-Must possess strong oral and written communication skills;

-Desire to help students succeed;

-Have not had any student conduct referrals in the past year (previous 2 semesters).

Preferred Major

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

None

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 05/09/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

University of Montevallo Human Resources and Risk Management

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