Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

The Student Learning Center (SLC) supports all students at Appalachian State University in gaining a deeper awareness of what helps them learn and succeed through intentional interventions that seek to empower them to become active participants in a transformative education to meet their academic goals and achieve their academic potential. The Academic Success & Resilience unit serves students by delivering student-centered academic support and initiatives that are tailored to meet their holistic needs and personal success goals. Graduate Assistants (GAs) play a vital role in accomplishing this by providing one-on-one support directly to students through academic success coaching appointments.

The Student Learning Center is currently seeking graduate students for multiple assistantships for the 2023-2024 academic year (with potential for a second year). This position requires 20 hours per week of primarily on-site work.

Academic Success Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide one-on-one academic success coaching to students on Academic Probation, traditionally at-risk populations, and other walk-in appointments.
• Utilize asset-based coaching techniques to encourage and support students to build the academic skills necessary for success, such as time management, study skills, organization, and note-taking skills.
• Serve as a resource agent for students to get connected with the appropriate services on campus.
• Lead Academic Success workshops and mentor peer academic leaders (PALs) in delivering instruction.

Compensation and hours:

• 20 hours/week Assistantship, 15 weeks during Fall semester & 15 weeks Spring semester
• $5000/semester (~$16.67/hr)
• Second year GAs- eligible for a $300 stipend for a professional conference related to their graduate programs.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Enrolled in a graduate degree program at App State. Preference for human service/development area of emphasis (i.e. Higher education, Counseling, Education, Social Work, or related fields).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to various personality types, learning styles, and diverse groups of people.
• Highly organized and motivated individual passionate about supporting students and helping others.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

How to Apply:
Email resumes to Amanda Waterman (watermanal@appstate.edu)
Review of applications and interviews will continue on a rolling basis until July 2023.

Full Academic Success Coach GA Job Description:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qkkH8IC3UgtXQwUFh_d4Igw1c5uI6KUwZWJBm3Be64I/edit?usp=sharing