First- Year Experience Peer Academic Coach

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

First-Year Experience Peer Academic Coaches provide holistic support and serve as role models for First-Time in College (FTIC) students. The position provides individualized and group academic coaching, including support with time management, exam preparation, study skills and habits, motivation, procrastination, note taking, academic goal setting, and job search strategies. Coaches assess students’ current practices, offer suggestions and peer support, and help students create action plans to address educational challenges. Coaches collaborate with first-year academic advisors, faculty, and the First-Year Experience team to monitor students’ academic progress and support students at risk of withdrawing. They document student contacts, promote campus engagement and resource use, facilitate learning-strategy workshops, FYE seminars, and training programs, and mentor peers seeking academic coaching. In-person work on campus is an essential function. The position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal background check.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Submit a transcript reflecting completed coursework and conferred degrees; applicants must be fully qualified when applying.
Understand the variety of challenges facing community college students and know available resources.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with students from varied backgrounds and experiences.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Effective organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Good computer skills.
Ability to assist with presentations and training.
Submit an online EPCC employment application and required transcript by the announced deadline.
Foreign transcripts must meet the stated translation and equivalency evaluation requirements.
Provide documentation verifying identity and employment authorization eligibility before employment.
Successfully undergo a criminal background check, as permitted or required by applicable law and college policy.

Nice To Haves

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, one-on-one support and build relationships with fellow students.
Coach students in their classes and work closely with first-year academic advisors.
Help students manage their time and strengthen their study skills and habits.
Support academic advisors and faculty in monitoring and following up on students’ academic progress.
Work with the FYE team and faculty to develop educational improvement plans for students at risk of withdrawing.
Provide individual and group academic coaching to first-year students.
Maintain and document contact with students following standing or drop-in appointments.
Mentor peers seeking academic coaching and help students apply information, tools, and resources to improve academic skills, responsibility, and healthy decision-making.
Promote campus engagement and use of resources through phone and email outreach to an assigned student cohort.
Facilitate workshops in learning strategies, including one-on-one academic practice sessions.
Meet with students to provide support in time management, exam preparation, study skills, motivation and procrastination, note taking, academic goal setting, and job search strategies.
Facilitate FYE seminars and training programs.
Assess students’ current practices, suggest improvements, provide peer support, and develop action plans to overcome educational challenges.
Adhere to El Paso Community College District and college policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.