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Job Posting: Study Skills Coaches (MATH or CHEM)

Position Type: On-campus Part-Time Employment

Posting Date: July 21st 2015

Application Deadline: August 3rd 2015

Job Title:
Study Skills Coach - Studying for Success Program

Number of Positions:
TWO positions, for graduate students in the field of Mathematics OR Chemistry

Department/Location:
Student Academic Success Services; Dalhousie University

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 8th 2015, through to April 15th, 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:
- 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 Dalhousie University community

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

Candidates are strongly encouraged to have their resume and cover letter reviewed by a Peer Advisor in the Dalhousie 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
Phone: (902)494-3077
Website: www.dal.ca/sfs