Biobehavioral Health Student Center Learning Partner

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking BBH students who are dedicated and student-focused to provide academic support and foster student engagement through evening drop-in sessions and scheduled appointments. The Learning Partner role is ideal for individuals passionate about providing academic support to their peers and community building within the BBH department.

Key Responsibilities:

Drop-In Support (3 hours/week):

• Host a minimum of one evening drop-in session per week with drop-in sessions being offered Sunday through Thursday in the BBH Student Center (BBH 232)
• Shifts are 3 hours each, scheduled between 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM or 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM based on availability
• Provide academic assistance, answer student questions, and offer guidance on assignments and course material for BBH courses, including: BBH 301W, BBH 310, BBH 411W, and/or BBH 440. Experience in two or more of these classes is preferred.

 Appointment-Based Support (Up to 3 hours/week):

• Offer up to 3 additional hours weekly for one-on-one Zoom appointments
• These hours are only offered and compensated if a session is booked

Additional Duties During Shifts (if no students attend):

• Review and provide feedback on assignments submitted to the shared inbox
• Other academic duties:
  • Creating academic resources
  • Running exam review sessions
• Contribute to community building initiatives including:
  • Plan and execute community-building initiatives
  • Plan and execute events
  • Conduct focus group research
  • Support the peer mentoring program
  • Communicate to BBH students through social media and other apps

Qualifications:

• Strong academic standing with a B or higher achieved in 2 or more of the courses supported by the BBH Student Center: BBH 301W, BBH 310, BBH 411W, BBH 440
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Interest in creating community and providing resources for peers in the BBH program
• Comfortable using Zoom and online scheduling tools (e.g., Starfish)
• Prior experience in peer tutoring, mentoring, or academic support is strongly preferred
• Experience or willingness to learn how to provide technical support for programs and applications commonly used in BBH courses such as SPSS
• Experience or willingness to learn how to use communication and design tools such as Group Me and Canva
• Experience or willingness to further develop tutoring skills by attending Study Smarter workshops and other development opportunities offered by the university or department

Schedule & Coverage:

• Each Learning Partner will be assigned a minimum of one evening shift per week

Compensation:

• $13.50/hour for a minimum of 3 hours/week and a maximum of 10 hours/week

To Apply:

• Please submit an updated resume, the contact information for 3 professional references, with one reference being academic (i.e., professor) and a statement of interest/cover letter.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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