Student Support Facilitator

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity to gain experience in educational support

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Greensboro seeks a part-time peer support specialist for its Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Education program. This role involves providing vital academic and social skills support to students with intellectual disabilities, working directly with them for a total of 15 hours per week. Ideal candidates will have an in-progress Bachelor’s degree related to social or human services, and experience in mentoring or tutoring is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress in a related field.
• Experience in mentoring or tutoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 academic support for students in the Integrative Community Studies program.
• Assist students with social skills and living skills.

Skills

Mentoring

Tutoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress in social/human services or education

Job description

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

UNC Greensboro supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Education ( CTPE ) program while enrolled in Integrative Community Studies, a four-year certificate that emphasizes self-determination, life planning, and career development. Students completing requirements for graduation receive a certificate in Integrative Community Studies, awarded by the Office of the Provost at UNCG . The CTPE Office provides academic coursework and instruction; coordination and support with academic and student affairs units across campus; and direct 1:1 academic and student life support.

Position Summary

This position will be 1:1 (peer to peer) student support for 15 hours per week with 5 hours per week of administrative support and/or planning/scheduling. This position works directly with students (with intellectual disabilities) enrolled in the Integrative Community Studies ( ICS )/Beyond Academics Certificate program. Examples of support provided may include (but are not limited to) academic support, social skills support, and/or living skills support.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in progress in a related field (social/human services, education, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

mentoring or tutoring experience

Tenure Status N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $15/hr

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Comp Trans and Post-Sec Edu - 11514

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/17/2023

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 0.500

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Temporary

Time Limited Duration

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 11

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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