Graduate Assistant Internship, Academic Coaching

GRADUATE ASSISTANT INTERN

SUPERVISOR: MICHAEL GRECO, magreco01@ysu.edu 330.941.2956

 

The Graduate Assistant Intern (GAI) at the Resch Academic Success Center is responsible for providing academic coaching and support to at-risk students. Working under the supervision of the Center's staff, GAI will assist in fostering a supportive learning environment, motivating students, and facilitating their academic success. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a passion for student development, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

 

Academic Coaching Duties

  • Conduct weekly academic coaching sessions with at-risk students, with a caseload of up to 60 mandated students for the fall semester and up to 60 for the spring semester.
  • Employ appreciative advising techniques to establish rapport with students and create a supportive coaching relationship.
  • Motivate students to comprehend the fundamentals of learning and apply them to their academic pursuits.
  • Monitor the faculty alert system and proactively follow up with students to address concerns and provide support.
  • Utilize various software for outreach, appointment reminders, and post-appointment follow-up to ensure effective communication with students.
  • Shares campus wide information with students.

Administrative Duties

  • Completes reports for student caseload.
  • Generate assessment reports to evaluate the effectiveness of academic coaching strategies and interventions.
  • Provide regular updates to the supervisor, highlighting progress, challenges, and successes.
  • Track student outreach activities, contacts, and referrals to maintain accurate records and facilitate continuity of support.
  • Manage and share an electronic calendar to coordinate appointments and scheduling efficiently.
  • Maintains accurate data, including student appointment attendance and documentation.
  • Other duties as assigned (presentations, campus events, special projects)

20 hours per week/Salary: $7500 (August 18th, 2025 through May 1st, 2026)

Tuition remission for fall and spring semesters included.

Interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter via email to magreco01@ysu.edu