Peer Learning Assistant - FWS

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

1d • $13

About The Position

Learning Success Strategies Peer Learning Assistants provide individualized appointments with students to offer coaching on Time Management, Study Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Note Taking, Test Taking, and other learning and life skills for success in college and beyond.

Requirements

• Demonstrated academic/learning success in college
• Demonstrated Time-Management and Organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and share specific research-based strategies, and also to share with other students what has worked well for you in college
• Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Responsibilities

• Track and review hours with the supervisor to ensure that the expectation of 10 hours/week is met
• Collaborate with the supervisor and the LSS Graduate Assistant to complete training
• Build rapport and be able to provide direct research-based learning strategies coaching to JMU students
• Develop knowledge of learning success strategies personally and be willing to share them with the team
• Update resources and handouts related to learning success strategies
• Participate in LSS presentations to campus groups as requested
• Maintain and assist with gathering LSS data by the appropriate and accurate use of databases, Teams folders, surveys, administration, and Learning and Study Skills Inventory (LASSI) administration
• Participate as a member of the LSS team for support and collaboration within the Dean of Students Office
• Attend LSS staff trainings as planned (Usually 2-3 days in August, occasionally 1 day in January, and weekly team meetings).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed