Student Worker - Academic Success Center - Peer Academic Coach

Nevada State University; United States; Presencial; USD 16.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Nevada State University seeks a Student Worker - Peer Academic Coach to provide peer academic coaching and support to students through individualized action plans, SMART goals, and study strategies. This role collaborates with faculty and staff to promote persistence and academic success on campus.

The position emphasizes inclusive excellence, professional conduct, and engagement in campus events while maintaining FERPA compliance and confidentiality.

Formación

• GPA requirement: 3.0 or better over the last 2 semesters or cumulative 3.0 at Nevada State.
• Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student with at least 6 credits.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individualized academic coaching sessions and goal-oriented action plans.
• Weekly outreach and check-ins to address student questions and needs.
• Assist students to develop learning strategies and study skills.
• Support and advocate for student success and rights at Nevada State.
• Participate in pre-semester and ongoing training; attend staff meetings.
• Assist front desk coverage and referrals; coordinate with campus departments.
• Assist with marketing and events to promote center services.
• Document student interactions and attendance; maintain FERPA confidentiality.

Educación

GPA 3.0+ over last 2 semesters or cumulative GPA 3.0 at Nevada State

Descripción del empleo

Student Worker - Peer Academic Coach (Academic Success Center)

The mission of the ASC is to provide academic guidance through FREE peer‑to‑peer support via tutoring, embedded course support, peer academic coaching, and study/test‑taking strategies for a variety of subject areas.

Peer Academic Coaches serve students in need of support - outside of course content - to create academic goals, build action plans, and develop strength‑based skills and habits in order to support persistence/retention.

Academic Coaching provides individualized support to help students develop self‑regulation and effective learning and college skills based on the students' needs, interests, and goals.

Peer Academic Coach will guide students to:

• Assess and identify individual student strengths and areas for growth that support their academic success.
• Set clear SMART Goals that outline actionable and realistic steps towards goal completion.
• Identify effective learning tools and campus resources to support skill development, goal completion, or simply navigating college life.
• Check‑in/reflect on goal progress, challenges and successes, and attend campus activities or events.

About the institution

Nevada State University, a four‑year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population.

Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community.

We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty.

We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.

In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities

• Academic Coaching & Referrals
  • Provide individualized academic success coaching sessions to students to assess their own performance and develop goal‑oriented action plans.
  • Provide weekly outreach, check‑ins, and relevant communication to address student questions, concerns, and needs.
  • Assist students to develop and implement learning strategies and study skills specific to individual needs.
  • Support and advocate for the interest, needs, and rights for students at Nevada State to become academically successful.
• Training & Development
  • Participate in pre‑semester training, ongoing training, and staff meetings (biweekly and monthly meetings).
  • Complete institutional and federal training certifications related to position (e.g. FERPA, Title IX, etc.).
• Front Desk & Customer Service
  • Assist with front desk coverage and customer service (answering phones, scheduling appointments, referrals, etc.).
  • Coordinate with program staff and NS departments to improve student success outcomes.
• Center Marketing & Events
  • Assist with marketing and advertising sessions to campus community.
  • Represent Center services during campus events or student activities.
• Documentation & Tracking
  • Document student interactions and attendance through tracking software.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student records and service usage in compliance with FERPA standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have earned a GPA of 3.0 or better over the last 2 semesters OR a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at Nevada State.
• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in which you will hold the position.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment‑related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Complete at least 1 year (2 semesters) at Nevada State.
• Ability to present oneself professionally and interact with others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, learn and apply procedures and regulations.
• Ability to work and manage multiple duties, projects, and assignments while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work in a high‑paced, noisy environment.

Work Hours

This position will work 10-19.5 hours per week depending on student traffic/demand and department budget; flexible scheduling with work schedule to be arranged. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate

$14.00 per hour.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Required Attachments

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Copy of Fall or Spring schedule and proof of current GPA;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

EEO/Title IX & Discrimination Policy

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

Nevada State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here.

NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945.

Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.