Peer Academic Coach (Graduate Student Worker)

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking several Peer Academic Coaches (Graduate Student Workers) – Boca Raton, FL.

First-Generation Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) help students adjust to life at FAU. As a PAC, you support the academic transition of First-Generation College students to FAU through individualized academic coaching and by assisting in first-year course, like the SLS1410: FAU iSucceed. In support of the FAU iSucceed course, PACs provide student support for the instructor on record of the SLS 1410 and are responsible for monitoring section of 15 – 25 students and maintaining their grades submissions within the Canvas system. PACs support First-Generation College students by making personalized recommendations regarding campus resources; by encouraging engagement on-campus and in the community; by facilitating study, time management, and other academic success skills; and, by modeling responsible and healthy decision-making. The position is for one academic year (summer, fall and spring semester), subject to performance and funding.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Commitment to working during both the summer and fall semesters with the option of continuing in spring semester.
• Actively participates in training/staff development sessions including: one day (approximately 8 hours) summer training retreat on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (the week prior to the start of the summer semester). Training will be virtual and consist of synchronous and asynchronous sessions.
• Attends weekly team meetings on Mondays from 1-2pm* during the summer, fall, and spring semesters (1 hour per week).
• Provides individual and group academic coaching to students by appointment and drop-in basis during scheduled office hours.
• Informs students of academic and co-curricular resources and opportunities at FAU; refer students who need additional assistance or information that is beyond your role or knowledge base.
• Serves as online Section Leader in SLS 1410: FAU iSucceed course during the 6 weeks of the summer Term 3 semester.
• May be called to serve as Section Leader in SLS 1410: FAU iSucceed course during the first 8 weeks of the fall and spring semester, as needed.
• Responds to student reflections and assignments in Canvas, delivering student outreach emails, facilitating a sense of community among the students (4-5 hours per week)
• Promotes campus engagement and use of resources through bi-weekly outreach to your assigned cohort of students via phone and email contact.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student records and respects the privacy of information disclosed by or about a student.
• Supports other first-year student experience initiatives as requested.

The Department of Academic Peer Coaching at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

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For additional questions, please contact Monica Martinez, by email at mmartinez@fau.edu or by phone at 561-297-3962.

Minimum Qualifications:

FAU degree-seeking graduate student registered with a minimum of five credit hours (or nine if international) and a minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Completed a minimum of one semester at FAU.

Overall GPA of 2.8; in good academic and disciplinary standing.

First Generation College Student.

Possess strong verbal skills and a desire to help your peers transitioning to FAU.

Possess strong organization and time management skills.

Business major.

Graduate students who hold a GA or GTA position are eligible to work a maximum of eight hours per week in this position AFTER obtaining permission through the Graduate College (Form 10).

Salary:

$15.00 per hour.

College or Department:

OPS – UGS – Academic Peer Coaching

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Part time, 8-10 hours per week between the hours of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-03-10

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a part time position.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

RESUME

COVER LETTER – The cover letter should outline the following:

Motivation for becoming a PAC

What you would bring to the position.

How this experience will benefit your future career.

Standing as a first-generation college student.

Please make sure these required documents are downloaded in PDF or Word form in the Attachments section of the application. ANY MISSING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

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