Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) Leader Job Description

Program Overview

The Academic Success Center (ASC) is the hub for academic support at ��Թ�, including Academic Coaching, Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), Tutoring, Testing & Placement, and learning skills workshops. Employing over 150 students, we are one of the largest employers on campus.

Qualifications

Active undergraduate student status (registered for at least six credits) in good academic standing.
Earned a “B” or above in courses desired to support (Transfer, AP, and CCP course credits accepted if fully equivalent transfer.)
Desire to facilitate student learning and address student needs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with various populations and levels of experience.
Comfortability with public speaking and presenting.
Experience with tutoring or group study preferred.

Compensation and Time Commitment

Starting pay of $11.90 per hour, with opportunity for increases with lead positions, completing training levels, and time served.
Approximately 10-12 hours per week to devote to course lecture, PASS sessions, planning time, and additional responsibilities.
Maximum of 28 hours per week total, including any other currently held ��Թ� State positions. (Maximum of 20 hours for international students.)
One semester commitment. Continued employment based on evaluation and availability.

Position Overview

A PASS leader attends all class lectures, takes notes, reads assigned materials, and facilitates three group study sessions each week. During these sessions, the PASS leader integrates how-to-learn with what-to learn in a fun, interactive and inclusive atmosphere. PASS Leaders will be responsible for the execution of multiple tasks, including but not limited to:

Attend all PASS course lectures, take notes, and act as a model student.
Utilize PASS skills to plan and effectively facilitate 3, one-hour PASS sessions per week.
Make verbal and email announcements via Canvas on a weekly basis.
Actively engage students who may have different learning styles and abilities.
Post session plans, worksheets, required reflections or other materials in Teams.
Maintain professional communication with course instructor, provide feedback regarding session engagement and assist in lecture as requested.
Consistently record attendance throughout sessions, submit timesheets and other paperwork (session plans, reflections, etc.) by the expected deadlines.
Help students integrate how to learn with what to learn.
Complete assigned trainings, including pre-semester training (early move-in provided.)
Attend regular team meetings as scheduled for continued training and professional development.
Check KSU email regularly (at least once a day).

For additional information, please contact:

Academic Success Center
Center for Undergraduate Excellence, Suite 114
(330) 672-3190
pass@kent.edu

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