SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Peer Success Coaching Program – seeking Peer Coaches!
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The Peer Success Coaching Program is looking for dynamic, continuing students who are interested in helping UIC’s new students learn about the college experience!
Here is a little more about the position:
Applicants should be current undergraduate UIC students in good academic standing.
All majors are welcome to apply!
Ideal candidates will have:
- Enthusiasm and interest in UIC
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem solving skills
- High level of time management skills, organization and flexibility
- Strong interest in learning about UIC resources, services and opportunities as well as policies and people at UIC
Desired Skills and Interests:
Must have interest in peer mentorship/coaching/learning communities.
Position Responsibilities:
This position will aid in the planning implementation of the UIC Peer Success Coaching Program. Responsibilities include:
- Recruit and engage first-year students
- Meet with students (either one to one or in small group) and facilitate guided conversations to identify needs, set goals, and provide referrals to appropriate resources as needed
- Report interactions and conversations with senior staff during individual supervision meetings
- Facilitate virtual group events with students and fellow peer coaches
- Maintain appropriate documentation of coaching interactions, according to policies and guidelines of the University.
- Represent the unit and UIC at workshops, events and other University functions.
- Attend staff trainings
Peer Success Coaches will need to be available a maximum of 10 hours per week, with 2 hours dedicated to professional development and 5 hours dedicated to planning, documentation, outreach and follow up with students as needed.