Student Disability Services - Academic Coach
BASIC FUNCTION
The Academic Coaches will work with students with disabilities to provide regular coaching sessions focusing on helping students develop strategies and skills for academic success. Academic Coaches will assist students in skill development in the following areas: executive functioning such as juggling multiple tasks and planning/prioritizing, self-advocacy for navigating their college experience, self-management for academic and career paths, and interpersonal communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Makes personal and professional decisions congruent with departmental and university expectations
- Manage time to meet the expectations and time commitment of the Academic Coaching position
- Keep records or notes of sessions with students
- Assist recruitment for the Academic Coaching program
- Attend all required training sessions and scheduled meetings
- Contribute to a friendly and engaging learning environment
- Schedule meetings with students and maintain a work calendar
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and students involved in the Academic Coaching program
- Demonstrate understanding and personal commitment to growth around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
- Respect all persons from various backgrounds, races, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, religion, abilities, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have completed at least 30 semester hours
- Registered UI Student in good conduct and academic standing
- Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to education around diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to work with students with various disabilities, learning styles, and needs
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Working experience with computer systems
- Must be punctual and dependable
WORK HOURS
- This position is limited to up 10-12 hours of direct academic coaching and 1-hour of supervision weekly
- Available to attend virtual training dates on January 2023; Date TBD
LOCATION
- Student Disability Services - 141 University Capitol Center, 201 S Clinton St.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- FERPA Training
- Sexual Harassment Training
UI COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED IN THIS POSITION
The following competencies (or skills) you will learn in this position will support you in your future career and help strengthen your resume.
- Problem Solving
- Self-Development
- Productive Relationships
- Collaboration
- Diversity
- Verbal Communication
- Goals
- Ethics
IOWA CHALLENGE INITIATIVE DEVELOPED IN THIS POSITION
- Excel
- Strength
- Engage
- Choose
- Serve