Lead Academic Navigator-Student Hourly

Lead Academic Navigator-Student Hourly | University of Kansas

KU Transition to Postsecondary Education (KU TPE) is a 2-year undergraduate program for KU students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Students in TPE take courses at KU, have career internships, and enjoy campus life with the other KU undergraduates. The Lead Academic Navigator is a KU student facilitator who provides administrative support to the TPE Academic Advisor, executes coursework adaptations as outlined by the Academic Advisor, and provides student leadership to other TPE Academic Navigators and TPE students.

Support KU TPE academic advising including:

• 40% Provide lead Academic Navigator activities such as: Develop Material/resources, communicate with volunteer, Academic Navigators, assist in developing Academic Navigator volunteer schedules. Fill-in for volunteer Academic Navigators as needed/able.
• 45% At the direction of the Academic Advisor, develop learning materials for students (e.g. study guides, how to guides, structured writing documents, videos, other visuals, etc.) and help them access KU academic resources (e.g., Writing Center, Wingspan, Testing Center, etc.).
• 10% Attend Academic Navigator trainings and program events (e.g. Early Prep, Orientation, Family Weekend).
• 5% Document activities related to Academic Navigators.

Required Qualifications:

1. Student in good academic standing.
2. Demonstrated experience using technologies related to learning such as: MS Office (Outlook email and calendar, in particular), Canvas, Quizlet, etc., as shown in application materials.
3. Completion or current enrollment in C&T 222 TPE Peer Navigator Service Learning OR completion of C&T 598: TPE Navigators.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working with people with disabilities or mentoring others.
2. Previous experience providing tutoring or other academic support.
3. Experience with and knowledge of a variety of KU resources and student services.
4. Demonstration of responsibility, positive attitude, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrated organization skills.
6. Work Study Eligible.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins Monday, August 10, 2026. For consideration, please apply no later than Friday, August 28, 2026.

Contact Information to Applicants:

Faye Williams –