POSITION TITLE: Student Peer Academic Leader
EMPLOYMENT DATES: June 13th to August 5th, 2022
HOURS OF WORK: June 13th to August 5th, 2022 8:30 to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday; some evening and weekend work
RATE OF PAY: $15.00/hour +vacation
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As the Peer Academic Leader, you will facilitate daytime and occasional on call student success, study skills and learning consolidation sessions for Indigenous learners attending Nipissing University’s summer Indigenous Education Programs. You will prepare, organize, and lead individualized and small group activities, acting as a mentor and academic coach to students assigned to you. The Peer Academic Leader will concentrate on both social and academic activities as well as provide resources and guidance on lectures, homework, and assignments.
Some responsibilities of this position include:
- creating a positive learning environment for new and returning learners
- academic, social support and guidance
- attending scheduled course lectures, labs, field trips in which participating learners are registered
- organization and planning of activities related to the Peer Academic Leader program
- problem solving and decision making with regard to the Peer Academic Leader program
- set-up, operation and closure of a daily Drop In Centre
- compilation and organization of written daily student log reports
- weekly debrief meetings with Peer Academic Leader program supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A student with an undergraduate degree, BEd students preferred
- Working knowledge of MS Office and other Nipissing University related software
- Good interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with Internet and search engines
- Good communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Previous experience in a one-to-one tutoring or homework club setting
- Must have own transportation
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the job title and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted. Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code