This position is only open to current Pacific University Students.
Department Name, location of department: Office of Student Support, Forest Grove (Clark Hall)
Purpose of Position:
Academic success coaching is a developmental, collaborative process that helps students strengthen the knowledge, skills, and habits necessary for long-term academic success. The Office of Student Support is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and inquisitive student leaders to join our team. As a Peer Academic Success Coach, you will play a vital role in student support. You will support students with time management and study skills, help implement academic success programming, and serve as a friendly, knowledgeable face connecting students to student support and academic success services.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Peer academic coaching sessions
- Conduct initial and ongoing one-on-one meetings with students to provide foundational, strengths-based coaching in areas such as building a study schedule, preparing for classes and exams, and active reading
- Recognize when a student needs deeper or longer-term support and refer them to a staff Academic Success Coach
- Complete brief session notes or records after meetings
- Contribute to the peer academic coaching program's success by adhering to OSS policies and procedures, providing feedback to improve academic coaching services, and participating in observations by supervisors
- Programming & Event Support
- Assist professional staff with planning, promoting, setting up, and implementing programs and events (e.g., tabling, workshops)
- Promote services through class presentations
- Academic Coaching Space Care & Management
- Complete initial and ongoing required training, reading and responding to updates and communications from supervisor, and participating in meetings throughout the year.
- Monitor inventory of student support supplies (e.g., fidgets, outreach materials, tools and handouts) and restock them as needed
Competencies to Practice
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Applied Problem Solving
- Engaging Diversity
- Oral and Written Communication
Work Details
- Hours: ~5 hours per week during the academic year
- Pay rate: $16.80/hr
- Supervisor: Academic Success Coach, Director of Office of Student Support
- Location: Clark Hall
- Duration: January 2027 through the 2026-2027 academic year, with possible continuation through 2027-2028 academic year
Important Application Information
- Applicants are screened and qualified applicants are selected on an ongoing basis as applications are received. Applications received after open positions are filled will not be considered. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for open positions as early as they are able.
- A resume and supplemental questions are required for this job application.
- Application closing date: 11/10
Questions for applicants
- Describe a time when you changed the way you studied. What did you discover about yourself as a learner? (100 word limit)
- Why is time management important? What are some time management strategies that you use currently? (100 word limit)
General Qualifications
Required
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student and in good academic standing
- Available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week during the academic terms, possibly including evening hours
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills
- Reliability, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to model effective learning and problem-solving strategies
- Ability to solve problems collaboratively
- Commitment to supporting the success of fellow students
- Committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through creating an environment where all learners are recognized, respected, and feel a sense of belonging
Preferred
- Prior experience in leadership, mentoring, tutoring, or similar roles
- Demonstrated growth in effective study habits and time management