Student Position - Peer Academic Coach

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University; Saint Davids (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FWS eligible

Campus employment

Job summary

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is seeking a Peer Academic Coach to support undergraduate students within Eastern University’s Academic Resource Center (ARC). The role involves one-on-one and small-group coaching to boost self-efficacy, resilience, and academic confidence.

As a current Eastern University student, you will help peers develop time management, study strategies, goal setting, and note-taking while maintaining confidential session logs and coordinating with ARC

Qualifications

• Must be a current Eastern University undergraduate student.
• Ability to guide peers in building academic habits and strategies.
• Maintain confidential session logs and coordinate with ARC staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group coaching to help peers build self-efficacy and academic confidence.
• Teach time management and proactive study strategies, goal setting, and effective note-taking.
• Deliver metacognitive coaching to help students reflect on learning styles and routines.
• Maintain brief, confidential session logs and collaborate with ARC staff to track progress.

Skills

Time management

Note-taking

Proactive study strategies

Goal setting

Metacognitive coaching

Education

Active Eastern University student

Job description

The Peer Academic Coach plays a vital role within Eastern University’s multi-layered Academic Resource Center (ARC) coaching ecosystem. In this peer leadership position, you will work one-on-one and in small groups with fellow undergraduate students to help them build self-efficacy, resilience, and academic confidence. Peer Coaches meet students where they are, offering a collaborative, encouraging space to help them navigate academic hurdles and achieve their personal and educational goals.

Accepts: Federal Work Study (FWS) & Eastern Campus Employment (ECE)

Only current / active Eastern University students can apply for Student Positions.

Skill Development: Empower peers to cultivate essential academic habits, including time management, proactive study strategies, goal setting, and note-taking.

Metacognitive Coaching: Guide students in understanding their unique learning styles, reflecting on their academic progress, and adjusting their routines to achieve better outcomes.

Consistent Accountability: Provide ongoing support and structured check-ins (in-person or virtually) to help students stay on track, celebrate successes, and problem-solve setbacks.

Campus Connections: Act as a knowledgeable guide to Eastern University’s network of support, connecting students to ARC Tutoring, Writing Support, Testing Services, and other campus resources.

Administrative Diligence: Maintain brief, confidential session logs to track student progress and collaborate regularly with ARC professional staff.