Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Overview of As-U-R
The As-U-R Program at Appalachian State University strives to provide exceptional support to special populations across campus. As-U-R specifically targets students who struggle with executive functioning tasks, and all students admitted to the As-U-R program have been identified as needing support in executive functioning skills such as organization, time management, cognitive flexibility, task initiation, monitoring, and working
memory. Approximately 70-80% of students in the As-U-R program have identified learning differences such as ADHD/ADD, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, processing disorders, anxiety, depression, or
other similar diagnoses. As-U-R currently serves approximately 140 students through intensive academic mentoring, accountability measures, specialized content courses, and drop-in style support while working closely with the Student Learning Center and other campus units to ensure students are receiving comprehensive academic support during their academic journey at App State.

Responsibilities:

This position allows flexibility in creating your own hours with your caseload of students. As-U-R Mentors provide intensive weekly academic assistance to As-U-R students. This includes providing creative solutions for struggling students, organization assistance, weekly planning, and accountability.

• Provide academic assistance to As-U-R students
• Maintain regular caseload of As-U-R students each semester
• Meet regularly with students in the assigned caseload
• Teach appropriate academic learning strategies
• Connect students with other campus resources
• Communicate with As-U-R Coordinator daily about student progress
• Monitor Study Central activity
• Assist students with planning and organization
• Maintain documentation of As-U-R students
• Encourage academic independence and provide student accountability

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Proficient in Google Suite, specifically G-mail, Calendar, Docs, and Sharing
• Interest in the field of education and/or working with diverse populations
• High attention to detail and well organized
• Proactive and flexible
• Commitment to inclusion of diverse learners and support of neurodiversity

Executive Function Challenges are often a result of an identified learning difference, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, processing disorders, specific learning disabilities or anxiety or depression. As a result, students with experience working with diverse learners are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Compensation for Graduate Students of $16.75 per hour for 10, 15, or 20 hours per week
• Professional development in:
  • Advising associated with diverse learners in higher education
  • Professional comportment
  • Communication and networking
  • Intercultural competencies
• Mentoring by the As-U-R staff
• Caseload management experience
• Customer service experience

Contact
Kelly Edwards
As-U-R Director
edwardska2@appstate.edu
828-262-6332

To apply, please attach a resume and cover letter in email to the As-U-R Director (edwardska2@appstate.edu).