Bilingual Peer Academic Coach (PL) (GA/Student)

Eastern Kentucky University

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Title: Bilingual Peer Academic Coach (PL) (GA/Student/Temp/Part-Time)

Position Type: Student Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 26R101 - El Centro

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 3-20

Contact Person: Dr. José Juan Gómez-Becerra

Job Summary/Basic Functions Peer-to-peer support through a tailored academic coaching approach that builds on tutoring and mentoring in a relationship rich environment for academic engagement and success. Student-workers will help organize study sessions, maintain the space, tutor based on their majors and skills, and mentor students with time-management, study habits, and social practices for engagement. Positions might also include tutoring language students and students that might not be in your college.

This is a Student Employee position for 3-20 hours per week and may start at $12.00 per hour. This position will require you to work with students reviewing target language, academic subjects, and specific course assignments. May also include support time assisting faculty and staff with recruitment, retention, and community outreach.

Computer knowledge is helpful as well as familiarity with office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions: Appropriate proficiency in oral and written English, target subjects, and language(s) required. Students must be enrolled in upper-division language studies classes or appropriate equivalency for other subjects. A successful candidate will maintains a cumulative GPA above 3.0, is able to work productively in teams, have the skills to interact effectively with others, and is proactive and self-motivated. EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.