Posting Details
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Position Information
Posting Number
Job Title
Peer Academic Coaches
Department
Falcon Success Center
Rate of Pay
$8.50 hourly
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Estimated Number of Hours Per Week
Employment Status
Part Time Temporary
Student Appointment Type
Jobship and Work-Study
General Description
Peer coaches will help students:
Essential Job Duties
-Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with peers focusing on helping new students make a smooth transition, acclimate to campus, and establish a sense of belonging;
-Make weekly contact with mentees;
-Assist with workshops as requested by the Student Success Coach (SSC);
-Assist students in meeting academic expectations (attendance, grades, conduct, and accountability);
-Maintain confidentiality with peer's personal information, such as contact information, issues, or problems;
-Determine conflict resolutions and understand when to seek advice and guidance from the SSC;
-Be considerate, courteous, friendly, and cooperative with fellow peers, staff, and mentees;
-Participate in mentor trainings and workshops assigned by the SSC;
-Meet regularly with the SSC to set goals and review progress of meeting those goals;
-Conduct and lead weekly accountability groups consisting of 6-8 students.
Education and Experience
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
-Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Montevallo;
-Passed English 101 and English 102 with at least a B;
-Has a UM institutional GPA of 2.75 or higher;
-Must possess strong oral and written communication skills;
-Desire to help students succeed;
-Have not had any student conduct referrals in the past year (previous 2 semesters).
Preferred Major
Licenses, Certification or Registrations
None
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Open Date
05/09/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Additional Statement
The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.
EEO Statement
UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options
Position Information
Posting Number
Job Title
Peer Academic Coaches
Department
Falcon Success Center
Rate of Pay
$8.50 hourly
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Estimated Number of Hours Per Week
Employment Status
Part Time Temporary
Student Appointment Type
Jobship and Work-Study
General Description
Peer coaches will help students:
- Identify and use appropriate campus services;
- Become familiar with academic policies;
- Work on improving time management to avoid and/or overcome procrastination;
- Set and maintain academic goals;
- Organize class materials and prepare for assignments and exams;
- Build self-confidence;
- Adopt accountability strategies.
Essential Job Duties
-Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with peers focusing on helping new students make a smooth transition, acclimate to campus, and establish a sense of belonging;
-Make weekly contact with mentees;
-Assist with workshops as requested by the Student Success Coach (SSC);
-Assist students in meeting academic expectations (attendance, grades, conduct, and accountability);
-Maintain confidentiality with peer's personal information, such as contact information, issues, or problems;
-Determine conflict resolutions and understand when to seek advice and guidance from the SSC;
-Be considerate, courteous, friendly, and cooperative with fellow peers, staff, and mentees;
-Participate in mentor trainings and workshops assigned by the SSC;
-Meet regularly with the SSC to set goals and review progress of meeting those goals;
-Conduct and lead weekly accountability groups consisting of 6-8 students.
Education and Experience
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
-Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Montevallo;
-Passed English 101 and English 102 with at least a B;
-Has a UM institutional GPA of 2.75 or higher;
-Must possess strong oral and written communication skills;
-Desire to help students succeed;
-Have not had any student conduct referrals in the past year (previous 2 semesters).
Preferred Major
Licenses, Certification or Registrations
None
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Open Date
05/09/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Additional Statement
The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.
EEO Statement
UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution