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Peer Support Coordinator and Academic CounselorCalvin University • Grand Rapids Campus
Peer Support Coordinator and Academic Counselor

Peer Support Coordinator and Academic Counselor

Calvin University • Grand Rapids Campus
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title: Peer Support Coordinator and Academic Counselor

Job Status: .91 FTE, Full-time, Exempt

Summary:

The Peer Support Coordinator and Academic Counselor position promotes student learning, retention, and graduation at Calvin University through facilitation of the peer support program, advising students in various roles, and collaboration with partners across campus. The position plays a critical role in
operationalizing academic support at Calvin.

Responsibilities:

Peer Support Leadership, Supervision, and Management

  • Manage peer support efforts including tutoring, coaching, study sessions, and other initiatives.
  • Facilitate hiring, training, supervision, mentoring, and ongoing support for tutors and coaches.
  • Assess peer support efforts to promote effective resource utilization and student success.
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Director to monitor expenditures, forecast neeeds, ensure compliance with institutional policies, and support strategic resource allocation.

Academic Counseling, Academic Advising, and Summer Navigation

  • Work with students on academic probation and warning by conducting regular meetings, monitoring progress, and communicating with faculty to assist student learning and achievement of academic standards.
  • Serve as a Summer Navigator and academic advisor for assigned students, working in various ways to plan their experience and aid their pathway at Calvin.
  • Respond to assigned coordinated care cases to help students navigate hurdles to success and facilitate holistic development.
  • Maintain accurate records to assist in coordinated care and student support.

Department Committee, and University Service

  • Collaborate with colleagues to manage department communications, front desk functions, and office functions.
  • Promote a positive work enviroment and champion Calvin strategic priorities.
  • Partner across campus to encourage student learning and support.
  • Represent the department on on committees, task forces, working groups, and across campus as opportunities arise to further department and institutional goals.
  • Develop professionally and share knowledge through various platforms and opportunities.

Qualificiations

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities will aid success as the Peer Support Coordinator and Academic Counselor. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  • Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
  • Experience in academic advising, student success, or related student support roles.
  • Demonstrated experience in student supervision, coaching, and team leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of academic success strategies, retention initiatives, and student development theory.
  • Familiarity with case management systems. (Experience with Salesforce and Workday is ideal.)
  • Experience with budget and people management.
  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting first-generation, underrepresented, and academically underprepared students.
  • Strong communication skills in various formats and platforms.
  • Ability to function in routine office conditions including regular computer usage, movement around campus, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

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