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Position Type:
On-campus Part-Time Employment

Posting Date: June 24th 2016
Application Deadline: July 8th 2016

Job Title:
Study Skills Coach - Studying for Success Program

Number of Positions:
ONE position, for graduate students in the area of Social Science
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.

This Study Skills Coaching position starts in the Fall term from September 6th 2015, through to April 14th, 2016. Hours are approximately 8-10 hours/weekly.
This position is 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:
- Candidate needs to be a graduate student in a Social Science field
- TA, teaching or tutoring experience in related courses at DAL
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent 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 the following areas of specialty:
Social Science

Candidates are strongly encouraged to have their resume and cover letter reviewed by a Peer Advisor in the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Career & Leadership Development Centre located on the 4th floor of the Student Union Building

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, VIA EMAIL TO:

Ms. Jessica Chubb
Coordinator, Studying for Success Program
Email: jessica.chubb@dal.ca

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