What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Success Program Peer Instructor - IE position at James Madison University?
- Facilitate workshops on a rotating schedule for a 10-week period – Tentatively beginning the Week of September 4 and ending the Week of November 6
- Edit and personalize content for appointed workshop topic, which includes but is not limited to:
- Active learning exercises to assist students in understanding and absorbing material
- Presentations, planning documents, and hand-outs to serve as visual aids
- There is an option to work with another Peer Instructor on one or two workshop topics if desired
- Work with an assigned caseload of 5-8 students
- Identify individual student needs and build respective Compliance Plan
- Meet with each student monthly to provide support and track progression throughout the program
- Monitor Study Hall spaces
- Meet virtually or in person with Program Coordinator every week to finalize content and workshop procedure as well as debrief from meetings with students
- Attend monthly professional development opportunities
- Positively represent JMU and the Academic Student Services Office
This position will require an average of 10-12 hours each week, with fluctuation dependent upon workshop and study hall scheduling as well as the number of meetings with students.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required
- Must be comfortable with public speaking to a group of 10-20 people
- Must be comfortable professionally conversing with fellow students in a one-on-one setting discussing topics such as financial challenges, family struggles, motivational roadblocks, obstacles managing college-related responsibilities, and others similar.
- Be in good disciplinary and academic standing with James Madison University
- Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits/undergraduate) through the fall semester 2023 (and not studying abroad).
- Participate in all required ASP meetings, training sessions, and workshops
- Attend a 2-day training at the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester. [Friday, September 1 & Saturday, September 2]
Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
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James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.
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