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On-campus Part-Time Employment

Posting Date: July 30, 2013

Application Deadline: August 18, 2013

Job Title:
Study Skills Coach - Studying for Success Program

Number of Positions:
TWO positions, for graduate students in the fields of Mathematics and Social Sciences

Department/Location:
Student Academic Success Services; мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥

Rate of Pay:
$15/hr - Master's students; $20/hr - Ph.D. students

Hours per Week:
10

Job Description:
The Studying for Success Study Skills Program’s primary goal is to help students become more efficient and effective learners. To provide more focused support, Study Coaches are assigned to specialized areas of study. As part of this program’s team, Study Skills Coaches:
• hold regular weekly office hours;
• work with individual students on academic skill development using a range of individual coaching strategies;
• schedule and facilitate study skills workshops for small groups of students, and adapt content to specific areas of study;
• assist the Studying for Success Coordinator in maintaining regular contacts with faculty advisors, course instructors, and departments in their specialized area of study, to promote the Studying for Success program and services;
• assist the Studying for Success Coordinator in the implementation of Studying for Success Program initiatives;
• collect and report coaching activities as required;
• attend scheduled team meetings.

These Study Skills Coaching positions start in the fall term from Monday, September 9, 2013 through to Friday, April 11, 2014. Hours are approximately 8-10 hours/weekly.
These positions are a great opportunity to: work with motivated students, develop your knowledge of the learning process and enhance presentation skills. It is also an opportunity to work as part of a team, and participate in student program development. Study skills coaches will also be recognized by the Co-Curricular Record (CCR) for their work.

 
Job Requirements:
- TA, teaching or tutoring experience in related courses at DAL
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to the educational development of students
- Knowledge of the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ community

Additional Application Information:
Applicants should be Master’s or Ph.D. candidates in one of the following areas of specialty:
Mathematics
Social Sciences

Application Documents:
Along with a cover letter and resume or CV, applications should include the names and contact information of three references.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY, BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE, ON THE CAREER SERVICES WEBSITE OR VIA EMAIL TO:

Ms. Jessica Chubb
Coordinator, Studying for Success Program
Email: jessica.chubb@dal.ca
Phone: (902)494-3077
Website: www.dal.ca/sfs