Grand Valley State University



TRIO Student Support Services ClassicGraduate Assistantship Job DescriptionGraduate Assistant Position title: Academic Success Coach (ASC)Terms: This will be a full-time (20 hours per week) positionPosition will begin on 8/30/2020 and end on 5/15/2021This position will be offered to a full-time graduate studentThe stipend for this position will be $9000 for the academic yearGA ResponsibilitiesJob DescriptionUnder the general supervision of the Director for TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services (TPSSS) in the College of Education, the Academic Success Coach (ASC) will assist in the implementation of learning skills and financial literacy services for Grand Valley students. This will include providing individual holistic coaching as well as developing and presenting group workshops on academic success topics. The ASC will also work closely with TPSSS and TRIO staff to provide skill-based programming. The ASC will also support and provide supervision to the Peer Mentor program and other student employees. Specific Responsibilities: Provide individual academic coaching for Grand Valley student’s which includes assessment of learning needs, development of action plans, and individual support on techniques and personal learning strategies.Establish a rapport and build trusting relationships with assigned students by delivering personalized, engaging, motivating, and informative coaching sessions.Present academic and success workshops for students on topics including: financial literacy, study strategies, goal setting, motivation, test taking strategies, and time management. Direct students to support services according to individual needs and follow through to monitor compliance. Utilize databases and other systems to enter, retrieve, and/or research information and maintain student documentation.Collaborate with other Grand Valley staff in providing optimal services to participants.Manage the social media outreach for the TRIO TPSSS program.Contribute to TRIO and TRIO TPSSS websites.Attend all TPSSS staff meetings.Review and study literature on student development theory, financial literacy, and academic success coaching.Participate in all provided research practices, professional development opportunities, and serve on committees as needed.Other duties as assigned by the Director of TRIO TPSSS or designee.ResponsibilityACPA / NASPA Competencies% of TimeHolistic Coaching Advising and Supporting (A/S)50%Skills workshop/presentationsStudent Learning & Development (SLD)10% Undergraduate Student Staff Supervision and Training Student Learning & Development (SLD)15%Program Administration, research, and Assessment Student Learning & Development (SLD)Assessment, Evaluation & Research (AER)25%Student Benefits:Degree specific: A master’s degree is required or preferred for most entry level student affairs positions nationally. Most employers hiring for those entry level positions seek a candidate with experience outside of the classroom which often includes assistantship experience.To ensure quality and utilization of best practices, the CSAL Program utilizes the Council for Advancement in Standards in Higher Education (CAS) which sets standards for the professional education of student affairs practitioners. CAS identifies three fundamental areas of preparation: Foundation Studies, Professional Studies, and Supervise Practice. Programs of study must include professional practice supervised by qualified student affairs professionals with appropriate education and experience in the field. Career specific – As mentioned previously, the CSAL Learning Contract outlines competency areas established by leading professional organizations including:Advising and HelpingAssessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEquity, Diversity, and InclusionEthical Professional PracticeHistory, Philosophy, and ValuesHuman and Organizational ResourcesLaw, Policy, and GovernanceLeadershipStudent Development & LearningPersonal FoundationsSustainabilityTechnologyCommunicationWe also provide regular professional development opportunities that are created collaboratively between faculty and staff. Topics include interviewing strategies, leadership, inclusion and equity, self-care, and more. Additionally, the CSAL Program has an employment rate of over 95%. There are over 500 alumni employed by over 200 institutions in nearly 40 states.Qualifications: Graduate student in the College Student Affairs and Leadership, Adult and Higher Education or Counseling program preferred. Experience with student support systems, strategies, coaching and/or monitoring.Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to communicate via telephone, written, computer and in person. Ability to handle confidential information. Outstanding customer service skills.General understanding of college student development theory and practice. Must be available to work some evenings and a flexible schedule.Teaching, counseling, presentation skills and understanding of learning theory preferred. Teaching/Education background desirable.Work Station:The ASC will have a designated office space within the TPSSS office suite. The office is equipped with a desk and a complete computer system for the ASC to complete the assigned responsibilities. Any other use of the office will be scheduled around the ASC work schedule.Orientation: The GA will be supervised by the Director for TRIO TPSSS. The GA will participate in general department training as well as receive specific training as it relates to learning skill services. The training will tentatively occur in July or prior to our new participant orientation in August. The supervisor will meet at least bi-weekly with the GA to discuss progress and allow for dialogue. The GA will be given the opportunity to learn about, observe and participate in TRIO TPSSS programming provided within the department and the throughout the university. Supervision and Evaluation:Under the general supervision of the Director for TRIO TPSSS, the Academic Success Coach (ASC) will be supervised developmentally. The supervision will occur through regular meetings, formal and informal feedback, while providing a challenging and supportive environment. The supervisor and the student will work together with a Learning Contract. This is self-evaluative process is based on thirteen core competencies established by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) which are the two leading organizations for student affairs professionals (see attached document). Graduate Assistants develop an objective for each competency and evaluate their professional experience, educational experience, and professional development. Although a self-evaluation, Graduate Assistants review this with their supervisor for meaningful dialogue at least once each semester. The CSAL Program was founded as a theory to practice curriculum and this document connects classroom learning with the assistantship experience. Performance Evaluation - this is a tool that has a self-reflective component as well as a supervisor evaluation. The supervisor assigns a rating and provides comments for seven areas as well as evaluates their goals from the prior semester. This tool allows the Graduate Assistant and the supervisor to have ongoing conversations to explore their development and progress as student affairs professionals. Selection Process:We require a cover letter and resume prior to interviews. The professional staff of the TRIO TPSSS program will review and rank applicants based on the materials presented through a rubric. We will score the personal interviews with a rubric and do our final ranking of candidates. Contact Information of Supervisor:Primary Contact:Aliya Armstrong, M.EdDirectorTRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services616-331-6870Armstra1@gvsu.edu ................
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