Peer Academic Coach (open to work study and non-work study)
Hours/Salary: 5-10 flexible hours per week, based on demand. Starting at $14/hour
Requirements: Must be available in person from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays for weekly meetings and attend virtual pre-service training on Aug. 18 and 19. Must have been at UT for at least two semesters and plan to enroll as a full-time student.
Contact: Darcy Barrick, darcybarrick@austin.utexas.edu
Application deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis thru March 26 by 11:59 pm. (By-invitation group interviews to be held thru mid-April with final selections no later than April 25)
Peer Academic Coaches take private appointments with any student interested in guidance on how to plan and study effectively for UT courses. They must respect differences in individual learners and academic backgrounds plus have effective listening and collaboration skills. Coaching occurs in two formats: a) a long version in which coaches work with the same students weekly for the duration of the semester and b) a short version in which coaches post one-hour appointments on single topics to be claimed by interested students. Common appointment topics include preparing for tests, test-taking strategies, planning and time management, improving concentration, adapting to online courses, reading and note-taking efficiency, and motivation/procrastination. Coach training on metacognitive learning techniques is provided by professional learning specialists. Learn more here.
Career Competencies Gained:
- Ability to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict
- Use interpersonal skill to coach and develop others and use empathic skills to guide and motivate
- Understand how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace
- Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management
- Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints
This position is work study award eligible.
Please note: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Information from the documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify system for verification.